Andrew Surman celebrates his fourth goal of the season against Bolton. Photo: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images
Norwich City will do it their way in Swansea says Andrew Surman
Michael Bailey
Friday, February 10, 2012
3:11 PM
Norwich City will be concentrating on their own game against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday according to Andrew Surman.
For all the talk of Swansea’s passing game, the midfielder believes City can do it their way in Wales – especially on the back of a valuable three points over Bolton at Carrow Road last weekend.
“It was massive for a lot of reasons; we knew it was in terms of our survival, but it was also about getting back to winning ways after Sunderland,” said Surman.
“We always strive to not lose two in a row as well, which thankfully we did. You are going to expect Swansea to have a lot of possession they seem to work quite hard on that.
“But I think you just have to play your own game. Obviously you have to stop them playing but if we impose our game on them, then I think we should win the game.
“We have already beaten them this season – it was at home but we are going to take that into this one and try to get a similar result.
“It’s still going to be a tough game; it’s not going to be easy just because we beat them last time and if anything, I suppose they have probably got a score to settle with us. But I’m looking forward to it.
“They make the pitch really big and keep the ball really well, so you have got to adapt to the way they play and stop them, but we can’t worry too much about it otherwise we won’t impose our game on them.
“It has been a good strength of ours that we have built up play well and put the ball in the right areas, and you know when you have got players like Grant Holt, Steve Morison and Simeon Jackson on the end of things, they are going to score goals. We have got to keep that supply line up to the front going and if we do we know we’ll score goals.”
Surman has been given a consistent run in the side in recent months – but the former Wolves and Southampton midfielder is far from taking anything for granted given the size and competition around him in at Colney.
“When you are not in the team – and I’m sure everyone else that is not playing at the moment will tell you – it’s murder, and you’ve got to make sure you take your chance when you get it,” said Surman.
“Obviously I knew when I got a chance I wanted to take it with both hands and thankfully I have kept my place in the team.
“The players that are waiting to come in, they are fully capable of doing a job and when they do come in they bring that quality in as well.
“So you are always looking over your shoulder, which is always good and pushes you to perform every week.”
Saturday afternoon will bring together Brendan Rodgers and Paul Lambert – two strong contenders for manager of the season on current evidence after managing seemingly seamless transitions from the Championship to Premier League.
“There are obviously a lot of great managers in this league, but our gaffer throughout the two and a half years he has been here has achieved so much,” added Surman.
“And to sit ninth in the Premier League at the minute is a fantastic achievement, as it is for Swansea sitting in 10th
“They are massive achievements and I am sure they will get all the plaudits for it as long as we are sitting pretty at the end of the season still in the Premier League.”
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28 comments
Indeed. Ged is getting wreckless now. This is the panic reaction of somebody who has totally lost the plot, if he ever had it in the first place. I find it impossible to comprehend why he feels the need to produce such patent tosh. Was he abused while at nursery school last week? Have Archant stopped his sweetie allowance?
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Mad Brewer
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Swiss you are a true legend, not like that fake one, who does not know his Ar*e from his elbow!
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RoadWarrior
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Ged;4: Swansea are better than us. We won't win. I have spoken. I am a legend. Result Swansea 2 Norwich 3.
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Swiss Canary
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Twice! And I`ve invented a new word!
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Nice one Warrior! Surprissed die GrosskonTROLLeren didn`t ether it, though. OTBC.
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Nice one Warrior! Surprissed die GrosskonTROLLeren didn`t ether it, though. OTBC.
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, February 11, 2012
I second that. Swiss Canary, Official Spokesman for WHEATING (We've Had Enough Annoying Troll Idiot Nonsense Ged Steroo)
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Swiss Canary
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Ged, who except you, think you in any shape or form could even consider yourself to be a legend? Seems to me you are way closer to being a bellend!
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RoadWarrior
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Swansea want to win so badly but clearly the lads are up for it as well. I was supposed to be away this we and would have missed the match but got injured and had to stay home! COYY!
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Swiss Canary
Saturday, February 11, 2012
die Grosskontrolleren are probably wise to do that. But it`s when they veto valid comments that do not suit their own agenda that it becomes sinister. It`s specially noticeable with articles involving local "businessmen". I`m looking forward to how PL lines the squad up v Swansea. I`d love to see Swiss`s stampeding horse scenario. A point would be good. 3 would be great. Zero not a disaster as long as the performance is good (and no new injuries!). Anyway, in the eyes of the pundits, we are the underdogs. Must be good! This is the best team spirit since the 1959 Cup Run.
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, February 11, 2012
This game is very winnable. City to win with a late goal ( 90th minute ). Steroo to "just get back" Phew! ..in time to claim our late winner was "lucky" against the "worst team in the league" .....
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Timbo
Saturday, February 11, 2012
As I'm making comments, I suppose you've all noticed that in the two stories about misbehaving players - Leroy and Kyle - there is no opportunity to comment. That's because of what I mentioned in another thread when talking about ethering - die GrossKontrolleren will not allow comments on any story to do with the judicial system. Censorship lives on in Norfolk!
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The Crab
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Probably because you go back 1 screen after submitting, and then submit again. Each time you do this your posting will be sent again. Make sure you go right back to the home page and then check that the Comments box is empty when you revisit the story before you touch the Submit button again.
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The Crab
Saturday, February 11, 2012
why does everything I post repeat itself 3 times?
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john doe
Saturday, February 11, 2012
True fan for 30 years. Just want the best outcome of the season which is staying in the prem, Will worry about performances next year.................just want the points at the moment (not negative) and right now one at Swansea smells good.
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012
True fan for 30 years. Just want the best outcome of the season which is staying in the prem, Will worry about performances next year.................just want the points at the moment (not negative) and right now one at Swansea smells good.
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012
Nice to see that Mad B has announced himher self as the 'official genuine supporter'. That means that all other opinions do not count as you are not 'the genuine supporter'. Mad B needs to get a life and grow a pair. Oh I forgot OTBC at the end of the comments makes you genuine. so OTBC!
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012
jd, the negativity of your original comment was a bit in the Steroo style. That`s all. I really respect your opinion and suspect(ed) you`re a 1p5wich Troll. OTBC. GALY.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, February 10, 2012
Nice to see that Mad B has announced himher self as the 'official genuine supporter'. That means that all other opinions do not count as you are not 'the genuine supporter'. Mad B needs to get a life and grow a pair. Oh I forgot OTBC at the end of the comments makes you genuine. so OTBC!
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012
Nice to see that Mad B has announced himher self as the 'official genuine supporter'. That means that all other opinions do not count as you are not 'the genuine supporter'. Mad B needs to get a life and grow a pair. Oh I forgot OTBC at the end of the comments makes you genuine. so OTBC!
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012
ImDrunky, he`s a hrt enigma (nightmare). And a leg-end, to boot. Pity somebody couldn`t boot it. Top end. Hard.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, February 10, 2012
To quote Ged from when we beat Swansea at home ''An unconvincing home win against the worst team in the league'' Hmm your epic fail is amazing lol. Tell me again why you pretend to be a NCFC supporter and troll?
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ImDrunky
Friday, February 10, 2012
Swansea are better than us. We won't win. I have spoken. I am a legend. Love Ged x.
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Ged Steroo
Friday, February 10, 2012
The 5-man midfield always does well at home. It will be interesting to see if Lambo decides to go round it, over it or stampede a horse through it.
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Swiss Canary
Friday, February 10, 2012
Doh! Duff Stuff. Why not can it, you tinca? Of course a draw would be an OK result. But why this "bottling" stuff? Genuine NCFC Supporters are delighted with the way the Squad has performed this season. Why so negative? 1 point away from the Season`s total last time we were in the Prem. With 14 games to go! If we go down from this position then we deserve to anyway! OTBC.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, February 10, 2012
Going to 'bottle' this one. I would take a draw now and move on.
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012
Any point from now on is a good point. They passed a lot on their last visit here but it did not do them much good. 4 5 1
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Jeremy Walden
Friday, February 10, 2012
Going to 'bottle' this one. I would take a draw now and move on.
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john doe
Friday, February 10, 2012