City pal jumps to Billy Gilmour’s defence
Kenny McLean insists giving Billy Gilmour stick is out of order, after the Norwich City loanee was targeted in the 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. McLean conceded the early spot kick at Selhurst Park that set the Eagles on their way, but it was his Scottish international team mate who was singled out by some […]
Smith’s glowing praise for Gilmour, Rashica and Cantwell
Dean Smith is no miracle worker. Norwich City’s Premier League survival hangs on the players. Smith has been tasked with breaking the cycle, and ensuring the Canaries do not make another swift return to the Football League. The former Walsall, Brentford and Aston Villa coach believes he has the personnel to pull off a great […]
City confirm Dean Smith appointment
Dean Smith is Norwich City’s new head coach, after signing a two-and-a-half year deal to replace Daniel Farke at Carrow Road. City confirmed the news on Monday morning, with the former Aston Villa coach’s assistant, Craig Shakespeare, joining him in Norfolk. Smith was dismissed by Villa last than 24 hours after Farke was sacked prior […]
Norwich City sack Daniel Farke
Daniel Farke has been sacked by Norwich City. The Canaries confirmed on Saturday night head coach Farke, assistant Eddie Riemer, first team coach Christopher John and head of performance Chris Domogalla have also left the club with immediate effect. Farke was informed of the decision by sporting director Stuart Webber after City’s 2-1 Premier League […]
Webber defends City’s summer recruitment
Stuart Webber remains convinced Norwich City’s epic player trading this summer is not only good for the balance sheet, but also the Canaries’ Premier League survival hopes. The club record sale of Emi Buendia, following on from the previous departures of Ben Godfrey and Jamal Lewis, saw City post a pre-tax profit in the latest […]
Paddy’s Pointers: Five observations from City 0, Chelsea 7 [SEVEN]
Paddy Davitt delivers his Chelsea verdict after Norwich City’s 7-0 Premier League hammering. 1. Fearless? Try frightened That pre-match rallying cry from Daniel Farke looks hollow now. His players certainly did not get the message about sticking out their chests and relishing an opportunity earned from another Championship grind last season. If this is what […]
City confirm Mathias Normann signing
Norwich City have completed the signing of midfielder Mathias Normann on a season long loan from Russian club FC Rostov – with the option to make the deal permanent. Normann flew to England on Saturday evening to complete the formalities before flying out again to join up with Norway for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A […]
City draw up target list
Stuart Webber has drawn up his transfer target list, but Norwich City will need to play a game of patience ahead of their Premier League return. City’s sporting director wants quality over quantity in the summer trading to bolster the Canaries’ survival chances. But the on-going financial impact of the pandemic across the game, and […]
‘I will never work in a better dressing room’ – Farke savours City title no 2#
Daniel Farke revealed how much a second Championship title had taken out of him after Norwich City hammered Reading 4-1 at Carrow Road to seal the Canaries’ coronation. Farke is the first ever manager in Norwich’s history to win two titles at this level, but against the backdrop of relegation and the on-going impact of […]
Paddy Davitt: Player ratings after Canaries’ 3-1 Bournemouth defeat
Here is Paddy’s verdict on Daniel Farke’s side, who had a bittersweet day with promotion to the Premier League the precursor to a Bournemouth defeat. • Tim Krul First time this season he had conceded three goals at club level. No luck whatsoever when his fine reaction stop from Andrew Omobamidele’s inadvertent touch saw the […]