Michael Turner believes Norwich City enjoy a much better feeling on home soil - they welcome Southampton to Carrow Road on Saturday. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Michael Turner: Norwich City prefer their home comforts

Michael Bailey Tuesday, March 5, 2013
11:55 AM

Manchester United gained revenge for their November loss in Norfolk on Saturday with a comprehensive victory over Chris Hughton’s Canaries, whose win at Swansea remains their only three-point Premier League haul away from home this season.

Jonny Howson (left) and Michael Turner attempt to keep Manchester United's star striker Robin van Persie in check at Old Trafford on Saturday.

While the Carrow Road win over Everton the previous weekend remains a vital one for City, this weekend’s visit from relegation-threatened Southampton will offer another important chance for the Canaries to take the pressure off their travel sickness.

“I think at home we have always felt confident that we can get at least points from games, and I think we have shown that,” said Turner.

“There have only been a couple of games where we have really let ourselves down. Apart from those, we have been strong and we have always felt that we have got a chance of beating teams.”

City’s home record is close to the well-regarded records of Swansea and Stoke at the Liberty and Britannia stadiums respectively. As for Southampton, not only did their own home record and form take a knock with defeat to bottom side Queens Park Rangers at the weekend – eight defeats from their 14 away matches suggest they will be there for City to get at come Saturday.

“Of course, they might have a bit more pressure on them now,” added Turner. “There are teams at the bottom fighting for their lives now and there is still work to be done for us. We will obviously be taking on every game fully focused and aiming to put more points on the board.

“We have got a bit of breathing space between ourselves and the bottom three, but we know what we need to do to stay clear of it and Southampton is a huge game where we will be looking to put in a performance at home again, and take something from that game.”

City’s collective cause is one thing, but most Norwich fans would also allow Turner to smile at his own recent form.

And Turner had reason to return the favour after giving their all to the City effort in Manchester.

“I have always believed in my ability that I could perform consistently well for this club, and the last few weeks have obviously been very pleasing for me,” said Turner. “Old Trafford was disappointing, but it is just one of those things. As a team, we will look to dust ourselves down and get ready for Southampton.”

He added: “The fans have been fantastic for us and I don’t think many of them left at Old Trafford, even when we were 4-0 down. So credit to them for going up there and putting on a show for us.”

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17 comments

I agree with your assessment MB, like to see Whitaker have a run out, need someone who can do a box to box job, rather than two defensive midfielders in the middle. Though I don't see Hoots changing much for an important game against Southampton, Surely SuperK should get a start on saturday

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Canaryinslovenia

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I agree with your assessment MB, like to see Whitaker have a run out, need someone who can do a box to box job, rather than two defensive midfielders in the middle. Though I don't see Hoots changing much for an important game against Southampton, Surely SuperK should get a start on saturday

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Canaryinslovenia

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
oh turner!

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Steady On

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Brewer, are you falsely accusing me as a smokescreen to cover your alter ego?

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DocOhNo

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
waclor, that`s a smart bit of product placement.......

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Mad Brewer

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
waclor, you`ve stirred my suspicious nature. That Turner\advertisement hoarding thing is a great bit of "product placement" - complete with a clearly displayed telephone number. Is Turner getting a backhander here? Or the Archant snapper\journo? ;-)

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Mad Brewer

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Go on, Hoots, give Whits a go at the Tettey role (IF he`s fully fit). I wonder what`s gone wrong with Jonny?? I reckon Doc`s been knocking back that Pinot Grigio with his pals @ Archant Head Office (aka Woolpack). ;-)

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Mad Brewer

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Why is it Michael Turner's job to turn off the alarm?

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waclor

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Russell Martin in midfield would enable a tactical change during the game without using a substitute. At some stage (hopefully soon) we may be in the situation of needing to protect a lead for a few minutes against one of the relegation strugglers.

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waclor

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tell it to the rozzers crime lord

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mjc75

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
I never touched him!

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DocOhNo

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Do like the idea of Cafu in midfield instead of the inept Howson , Whits at RB . Each part of the pitch would benefit , great in defence , would bolster midfield and we know he can score goals .

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mjc75

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Just wanted to say re Martin. You have to realise that full backs are told to tuck in these days, because managers would rather the ball went out to the wings. When there we have to double up. Snodgrass with Martin. Unfortunatly Snodgrass is forward most of the time. Nothing wrong with that. Where as the other side Garrido seems to have more help. Its always a quetion of balance and it cant be done all the time. I do like the idea of giving Whitakar a try in some capacity, but would leave that to our manager who sees how they are performing on the training ground. Sorry I have my coach and managers badge on today ;-)

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sharky

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Doc , be honest you've been on the Pinot Grigio haven't you :-)

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mjc75

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
I actually took a minute to CHECK the typing before posting, either my interweb or the site, sorry!

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DocOhNo

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Personally I'd like o see im at LB. Garrido, normally ecellent has been looking a bit jaded and lacking in cofence forhe last few games.

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DocOhNo

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
I`d like to see Whitaker in some capacity. The Tettey role, or giving Garrido a bit of competition for LB, maybe? I don`t think Martin deserves to be dropped.

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Mad Brewer

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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