Vs. Tamworth (12:30pm LIVE ON BBC)

[Huckerbys right foot]

Some Build up to the game:

Source: BBC Sport

Conference strugglers Tamworth welcome a stuttering Norwich side and the BBC cameras to The Lamb for a classic David versus Goliath FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday.

In the great tradition of the FA Cup, Norwich's big earners will be asked to get changed in a Portakabin, while the Lambs' general manager has promised to greet Canaries co-owner Delia Smith with a bacon sandwich.

BBC Sport canvassed views in Tamworth on the biggest game in the club's 74-year history.

Tamworth Manager: Mark Cooper:

I'm sure Norwich will love coming to the Lamb: it's a fantastic stadium, with a lovely pitch and outstanding facilities... and I say that with tongue in cheek.

There's no doubt this is one of the biggest games in the club's history and with it being on television, that gives it extra spice.

But I'll be preparing the players the same as normal. We just have to make sure we're 100% at it and ready for the tough challenge they willl give us.

I think we'll give them a good game. The crowd will be right on top of them, hopefully it'll be lovely and wet and we can take advantage of that.

Tamworth Captain: Ade Smith - Defender:

All the players are really excited now.

In training, we've all been saying to one another 'can you smell it?' I guess you could say Cup fever has set in.

We've been practicing set-pieces because we think that might be our best chance of an early goal - and we've also been arguing over who's taking the penalties.

Hopefully it will be third time lucky for me. I've played in the third round twice - against Wolves at Molineux (for Kidderminster in 2004) and against Stoke last season - but this is still one of the biggest games I've played in.

Their away form isn't great so we think we've got a real big chance of winning.

LOCAL JOURNALIST: Matt Panter, Tamworth Herald:

When the draw was made, everyone was hoping for a Man United or a Chelsea so when Norwich came out, it went a bit flat - but then everyone realised it's at home and it's a game they have a chance of winning.

I would absolutely describe this as the biggest game in the club's history because it's on the BBC and the eyes of the nation will be on the club.

The excitement has really started to build up around the place and as they have done a few times before, it's a case of the football club putting the town on the map.

As for their chances, their league form has been abysmal so they really shouldn't have any chance but The Lamb is a fantastic place when it's full and it can be quite intimidating.

If they can keep it tight for the first 20 minutes then I think Norwich will start to get worried and if playmaker John McGrath starts to perform then Tamworth can carry an attacking threat.

I think it will be 1-1.

He sounds like a right fucking fruitloop ^^^

THE MAYOR: Maureen Gant:

Unfortunately I won't be here because I have to go to France on official business but the civic officer will be keeping me up to date by text.

The town is really buoyant and we're all really hoping they can win - although to be honest, if they do, I'm not sure I'd like to be out in the town on Saturday night! I think some people may go a little bit over the top.

But they've done extremely well to get this far and whatever happens I think the people of Tamworth will be really proud of the club.

Hopefully we'll win 2-1.

Norwich midfielder Dickson Etuhu has been suffering from a chronic foot complaint but is expected to play.

Darren Huckerby is over his hamstring niggle, while Dion Dublin is expected to return alongside Rob Earnshaw.

Unavailable

Chadwick (knee, late-January)
Cave-Brown (on loan to King's Lynn, late-January)
Fisk (on loan to King's Lynn, May)

Available

Gallacher, Lewis, Drury, Shackell, Fleming, Doherty, Colin, Louis-Jean, Spillane, Halliday, Rossi Jarvis, Robinson, Safri, Etuhu, Hughes, Eagle, Huckerby, McVeigh, Henderson, Croft, Earnshaw, Dublin, Ryan Jarvis, Thorne.


My Team:

GK) Paul Gallacher

DL) Adam Drury
DC) Jason Shackell
DC) Gary Doherty
DR) Jurgen Colin

ML) Darren Huckerby
MC) Youssef Safri
MC) Dickson Etuhu
MR) Lee Croft

ST) Robert Earnshaw
ST) Dion Dublin


Eat That Little Lambs

[CantonaStillGod]

Tamworth - quality ground, quality fans.

[Scholes18]

Its on BBC? If true what a shit game to broadcast.

[Huckerbys right foot]

Originally Posted by Carrick16

Its on BBC? If true what a shit game to broadcast.

Because it has a non league side involved

[Scholes18]

Originally Posted by Huckerbys right foot

Last time you played us again? - result? ...sorry just forgot you see.... seeming that you called us shit thats all.... 2-0?


even Southend United have blagging rights....


get a proper striker who can score goals eh?

Oi, tis wasn't a pop at Norwich, just think there were better games to show.

Talk about unprovoked attack.

[Huckerbys right foot]

BBC would show it because its a non league side involved

we get a little piece of the cash so i aint complaining ...we are shit on live TV anyway


i apologise and edit my comment - i thought you was taking the piss thats all

[Scholes18]

Originally Posted by Huckerbys right foot

BBC would show it because its a non league side involved

we get a little piece of the cash so i aint complaining ...we are shit on live TV anyway


i apologise and edit my comment - i thought you was taking the piss thats all

No probs.

Only beef I got with Norwich is for selling Ashton to the Hammers.

Don't care about the 2-0 loss, as far as i'm concerned the 04/05 season never existed.

[Huckerbys right foot]

Tamworth 1-4 Norwich City


Job done and professional done

Huckerby scoring 2 goals
Dublin scoring 2 goals


both had decent games and we obviously looked such devastating on the left as always

Bring on Round 4

[andy villa]

i thought the score was harsh on tamworth....

but, the fact that norwich could play as poorly as they did, yet still produce such a scoreline, shows they were the better side....

credit to tamworth though for their workrate and attitude...