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 […]
‘We agreed with Norwich in three minutes’ – How City won the race for Duda
Norwich City pulled out all the stops to entice Ondrej Duda to England – according to the father of the prospective Canaries’ loan signing. Duda will formally seal a short term deal to join City’s Premier League survival fight in the coming days, and could make his debut at home to Bournemouth. Ondrej senior has […]
‘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 […]
Tim Krul delivers brutal home truths after Villa defeat
Tim Krul is urging Norwich City fans to stick with the Canaries, after sinking to the bottom of the Premier League following a 1-0 Boxing Day defeat at Aston Villa. Conor Hourihane punished another toothless offering from Daniel Farke’s side at Villa Park to leave them 20th – a distant seven points from safety. “I […]
Paddy’s Pointers: Five observations from City 2-2 Arsenal
1. Progress After that vital win at Everton, and against a backdrop of Arsenal dismissing Unai Emery and installing the popular Freddie Ljungberg on a caretaker basis, this was a test of whether Norwich’s Merseyside mission was blessed relief or the start of a genuinely encouraging phase of the Premier League journey. It was most […]
Webber on City’s transfer fighting fund
Stuart Webber pledged funds are available for Norwich City in the January transfer window – but he is not about to give rivals the inside track by putting a figure on the Canaries’ fighting fund. Webber was inevitably asked about City’s approach in the upcoming market to the task of Premier League survival on Thursday […]
Farke incensed by refereeing calls in Hammers’ defeat
Daniel Farke was seething at the crucial calls that went against Norwich City in a 2-0 Premier League defeat to West Ham. Christoph Zimmermann left the stadium on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot as he headed to hospital for scans on the ankle injury suffered in a lunging first half challenge […]