In case anyone had missed it, Norwich City have terminated their partnership with BK8. Two days after the deal was announced and outrage ensued over inappropriate imagery on the Asian firm’s social media, the club have cut the partnership short while admitting that “we got it wrong.” Chief Operating Officer Ben Kensell also said, via […]
Hanley fearless ahead of Premier League return
Norwich City captain Grant Hanley has dispelled the suggestion of any fear at the club as the Canaries make their return to the Premier League. Hanley, who will play in his first international tournament at this summer’s European Championships, labelled feelings of inferiority as “worthless,” despite City’s dismal 2019/20 top-flight campaign, when in discussion with […]
Goodbye Dafabet; hello… erm… BK8 ?!
Norwich City have distanced themselves from inappropriate social media content by new shirt sponsors BK8, claiming that “these posts do not align with Norwich City values” amid calls for the deal to be cancelled on the day of its inception. There seems, however, to be no plan on the club’s part to take any further […]
Armstrong on the radar but Krunic no target as City press on with transfer business
With promotion sealed and pre-season weeks away, the focus has well and truly turned to transfers for Stuart Webber. Here are the key stories as Norwich City’s transfer operations start to hot up. Armstrong on the radar One of Webber’s potential options is Blackburn attacker Adam Armstrong, who MyFootballWriter understands, following reports from The Telegraph, to be on […]
What’s on the Norwich City shopping list this summer?
As City enter their most important summer in recent times, strong recruitment is at the top of the success criteria. So where do the club see their priorities in the transfer market, and are they correct in their assessment? Strength and physicality in midfield When Stuart Webber conducted his assessment of where things had gone […]
How City could benefit from Gareth Southgate’s squad selection…
Norwich City will receive six-figure sums if James Maddison or Ben Godfrey appear at this summer’s European Championships. Clauses were included in the pair’s moves to Leicester and Everton respectively, the Eastern Daily Press reporting that the Foxes would be obliged to pay City should Maddison make it on to the pitch at Euro 2020. MyFootballWriter can confirm […]
A day in the life at Colney: rondos, relay races and, to come, a SoccerBot360
While Carrow Road is seen as the home of Norwich City Football Club, the centre of yellow and green activity, the reality is that this hub is actually City’s Lotus Training Centre in Colney, where players report for duty nearly every day, their number of total appearances there dwarfing that of those in NR1, workplace […]
Badgegate: The badge and the Carra on the agenda as City consider rebrand
A branding consultancy could bring change at Carrow Road, with aspects of the club being considered from the fonts on the side of stands to the badge on the shirt. The club and the consultants in question have already got to work on improving City’s image and the experience they provide, devising a recent questionnaire […]
Like it never even happened: The history of Norwich City behind closed doors
Since English football was postponed in March 2020, and fans indefinitely barred from stadium entry, a huge amount has happened at our football club They’ve played 59 games, been relegated, been promoted, received a record transfer fee, and played the whole of the Championship off the park. The end result, though, is that very little […]
The Curious Tale of Melvin Sitti…
As Melvin Sitti floats across the pitch in Kidderminster, waiting patiently for his next clever touch or classy swerve of the hips, there’s a feeling his chances of breaking into the Norwich City first team are diminishing. He’s been moved from attacking midfield to the wing to defensive midfield and nobody seems to know where […]
“It’s a joy to work with Farke”: Eddie Riemer, City’s assistant head coach, talks to MFW”
It’s a day before the final game of the 2020/21 season, and the positive atmosphere is palpable as Eddie Riemer turns a club laptop to face him. I’m on a Zoom call with the assistant head coach, who is calm, happy and relaxed in our discussion despite the rarity of his media obligations. His demeanour […]
Farewell Sweet Princes: The final yellow curtain falls for Messrs Tettey and Vrancic
Norwich City 1-0 Manchester United; Norwich City 1-0 Arsenal; Norwich City 3-1 Ipswich Town (Play-off semi-final, second leg); Norwich City 2-0 Middlesbrough (Play-off final); Manchester United 1-2 Norwich City; Chris Hughton as Norwich City manager; Neil Adams as Norwich City manager; the number 27 shirt. What at first appears to be an odd assortment of […]
“I’m excited about the football we play”: City & Farke, a perfect match for Giannoulis
Norwich City’s unique style of play is perfect for Greek left-back Dimitris Giannoulis, who also heaped praise on boss Daniel Farke as he spoke of his first four months in NR1 with Greek outlet Gazzetta. “I am excited about the football we play in Norwich and that is the job of a coach,” said Giannoulis. […]
Never has the Barry Butler been more deserved: “Emi Buendia, from Argentina…”
“Emi Buendia had an unbelievably undisciplined red card, missed three competitive games, he missed the start of the season and missed two weeks because of injury. Emi was involved in every training session this week but I never pick a team because of the name, I just pick a team that is really greedy to […]
MATCH REPORT: City’s Unders-23s slide to defeat against a strong Wolves side
City’s Under-23s were routinely beaten by a strong Wolves side, goals from Luke Cundle, Owen Hasketh and Jack Scott securing a 3-0 win for James Collins’ side. David Wright chose a young City development side, under-18s Sean Stewart, Saxon Early and Sam Blair selected as the much heralded Colney production line continues to produce. After […]
Farewell to Errea? As City gear up for the Prem, a new badge to adorn the shirt?
Norwich City’s Errea announcement tomorrow will not be a kit for the 2021/22 season, with the club still planning to seek a new kit supplier at the end of 2020/21. The Canaries’ official online shop recently began displaying an advert that simply reads ’25.04.21’ with club badge and Errea branding, hinting at an announcement. It’s […]
The method behind the madness: Farke’s sudoku-like approach to City’s fluidity
One of the most heralded aspects of Farkeball is its fluidity; the likelihood of a right-back playing as a striker for thirty seconds or a left-winger dropping into a third centre-back position. The reality, however, is slightly less anarchic than you might expect, and requires meticulous work on the training ground. The only fluid element […]
Promotion tinged with sadness but for this City fan, it’s been a season to remember
For many of you, although the main emotion on Saturday would’ve been happiness, there was a regret that you hadn’t been there for all of it. There was no City Centre eruption upon the final whistle of the Swansea game, no Just Can’t Get Enough blasting from the speakers, no embracing family and friends or spotting known […]
“The way football changes so quickly is crazy!”: Andrew Omobamidele talks to MFW
15 days ago Andrew Omobamidele hadn’t started a senior game of football. Tonight, he starts in a game that could see him become a Premier League player. “The way football changes so quickly is just crazy,” says the 18-year-old as he sits down with MyFootballWriter. “Two or three weeks before you could just be training with […]
The Barry Butler voting is open and the club is confident it will be a fair fight
Norwich City will ensure due diligence is carried out on their player of the season poll, after fears that fans from rival clubs could hijack the vote. After a series of man of the match awards had been dubiously awarded to loanee Oliver Skipp amid calls from fans of parent-club Tottenham to vote for the […]