Manning, Lijnders and O’Neil make Norwich City cut
Liam Manning, Pep Lijnders and Gary O’Neil are believed to have made the final cut in Norwich City’s head coach search. Sporting director Ben Knapper has also identified three other potential overseas options, although Christian Titz and Brian Priske are understood not to be in the running. City’s former play-off winning captain, Russell Martin, was […]
Paddy Davitt: Thorup, Knapper and an abrupt divorce
Johannes Hoff Thorup believed he could turn Norwich City into Championship title winners. Ben Knapper did not. That essentially was the fissure that culminated in a decision to dissolve the partnership before even a one year milestone had been reached. The only paper anniversary gift being Thorup’s P45. Go back to a sun-kissed June 2024 […]
Cleverley accuses City of ‘dark arts’
Tom Cleverley accused Norwich City players of the ‘dark arts’ in a 1-0 Championship defeat for his 10-player Watford. Josh Sargent’s first half strike sealed the points at Vicarage Road in a tetchy affair that saw Vakoun Bayo red-carded for lashing out at Emi Marcondes. The Hornets were adamant they should have had a first […]
Matej Jurasek completes Slavia Prague transfer
Norwich City have completed a deal for Slavia Prague’s Matej Jurasek for an undisclosed fee – but the 21-year-old will not be available until after the current transfer window. Jurasek penned a five-and-a-half year Carrow Road deal in a £5.8m package, and the Canaries’ headline January signing will wear the number 10 shirt. But under […]
Thorup on McLean FA ban before Portsmouth
Johannes Hoff Thorup believes the FA’s retrospective four-game ban for Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean will set a dangerous precedent. Thorup was left stunned by McLean’s second lengthy suspension, which was delivered hours before Tuesday’s 0-0 Championship draw at Portsmouth. The Scot was charge with violent conduct, and City’s subsequent appeal rejected, for an incident […]
Norwich City 4-0 Hull: Paddy Davitt Championship pointers
Paddy Davitt delivers his Hull verdict after Norwich City’s emphatic Championship cruise. 1. Something’s cooking Another Saturday lunchtime goal fest for Norwich City fans to gorge on after previous victories against Watford and on the road at Derby County. This is the type of over-indulgence you want more of. The ‘oles’ were rolling around Carrow […]
Adam Idah completes permanent Celtic return from Norwich
Adam Idah has completed his permanent return to Scottish champions Celtic. The Irishman departs Norwich City after seven years to join Brendan Rodgers’ men in an initial deal worth £8.5m plus a further £1m in add-ons. The Canaries have also inserted a sell on clause of 15pc into the deal. Idah has signed a long-term […]
Thorup on Jon Rowe no show at Oxford
Johannes Hoff Thorup plans crunch talks with Jon Rowe after he declined to play for Norwich City in their 2-0 Championship defeat to Oxford, due to transfer window distractions around his future. Rowe has attracted interest from Marseille, but the French club’s opening offer is believed to be well below City’s valuation for their England […]
Gabby Sara completes Galatasaray transfer move
Gabby Sara has completed his move from Norwich City to Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 25-year-old signed a five year deal for what Gala tweeted to their 15.2m followers on Sunday night was an €18m fee, excluding add ons and bonuses. Sara’s annual salary will be €2.75m net over the course of his contract. The Canaries […]
Cordoba coup for Canaries
Norwich City pulled off a ‘phenomenal’ deal to capture headline summer signing Jose Cordoba. Leading sports intelligence company, Twenty First Group, are at the forefront of the data revolution driving the professional game. City’s sporting director Ben Knapper has put data at the heart of the club’s strategy since his arrival last season, and the […]