City rejected Aarons’ transfer interest; Buendia Arsenal bid a non starter
Norwich City knocked back a January transfer window bid for Max Aarons but there was no approach from Arsenal for Emi Buendia. Canaries’ sporting director Stuart Webber has revealed an overseas club did fancy signing Aarons, but both the player and City rebuffed the interest. Barcelona made a firm move for the highly-rated full back […]
City accept club record £25m Everton bid for Ben Godfrey
Norwich City have agreed a club record £25m deal, plus add ons, for Ben Godfrey from Everton on Thursday night. The Toffees’ initial approach was turned down by the Canaries but the Merseysiders have returned with an improved offer that eclipses City’s previous club record deal for James Maddison. The 22-year-old is now expected to […]
Paddy Davitt: Farke, Buendia, Cantwell and a game of high stakes poker
This now ends one of two ways. Either Todd Cantwell and Emi Buendia leave Norwich City or stung by Daniel Farke’s embarrassing dressing down they come back onside. It really is as simple as that. Cut through the noise, rumours of bids (there have not been any as of Monday morning) and all the social […]
City new boy Hugill on Mr Nasty tag and unfinished business
Jordan Hugill is not out to win any popularity contests. But he is threatening to acquire cult status in record time with Norwich City fans. The strapping ex-West Ham striker declared he relishes “battering defenders out of the way” when he was unveiled by the Canaries earlier this week. He also went onto state he […]
The inside story on City, Liverpool and Jamal Lewis saga
Jamal Lewis reportedly cut short a holiday to seal a ‘dream move’ to Liverpool. He might need another to stop his head spinning before Norwich City begin their Championship quest. Not that it is any laughing matter. Not for a 22-year-old who was at the centre of a feeding frenzy before, during and after Liverpool’s […]
Webber embraces ‘scapegoat’ tag after City’s relegation
Stuart Webber insists he fits the bill if Norwich City fans want a scapegoat following Premier League relegation – while confirming Daniel Farke will lead the Championship fightback. The club’s sporting director revealed at Colney on Monday the planning is already well underway, after a wretched top-flight season ended in a swift return to the […]
Paddy’s Pointers: Five observations from City’s dire 3-0 Premier League loss to Southampton
Group Football Editor Paddy Davitt delivers his Southampton verdict after the Canaries’ 3-0 Premier League home defeat. 1. Sterile Off the pitch and most definitely on it. This was Norwich’s chance to make a real statement they firmly believe the great escape is possible. What other conclusion can be drawn now other than Daniel Farke’s optimism has […]
‘I am going to have to sack you’ – City coach reflects on Webber’s key role
Norwich City Under-23s chief David Wright has given a revealing insight into the high standards Stuart Webber demands to bring success to the Canaries. On Webber’s watch, City have reached the Premier League and blooded a crop of exciting youngsters, transformed the facilities at the training ground, while dealing with the huge financial challenges of […]
‘Maybe I send Teemu out on loan’ – Farke’s classic banter on Idah heroics
Daniel Farke admitted the chances of Adam Idah being allowed to leave Norwich City on loan took a major hit, following his starring hat-trick role in a 4-2 FA Cup third round win at Preston. The 18-year-old grabbed his chance in stunning fashion with injuries to Teemu Pukki, Dennis Srbeny and Josip Drmic handing him […]
VAR-megeddon: ‘When it is drawn with a nice pen Teemu is offside’
Daniel Farke praised Norwich City’s players and fans for keeping their cool after another VAR call went against the Canaries in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Tottenham. Teemu Pukki’s first half finish from Mario Vrancic’s pass was chalked off by the VAR officials, with the Finn adjudged to be offside. Home fans made their feelings […]