Last week it was the three-times European Champions Manchester United, this week a club, that 22 years ago was desperately clinging on to a draw at Hereford. A result that, by their fingertips, kept them in the Football League. A fortnight after Bournemouth, it’s another trip to the South Coast as Norwich travel to Brighton […]
Allan Kemp
WE MEET AGAIN: The 59ers… Bestie… City owning the 80s… and 1993 heartache
This Sunday we welcome to Carrow Road, arguably the world’s biggest club – Manchester United. From the Busby Babes to Charlton, Best and Law, the class of 92 and Sir Alex Ferguson’s dynasty, it is more than a football club, United is a global sporting institution. England’s first European Cup winners and the country’s most […]
WE MEET AGAIN: The Bondy revolution… Alex N’s debut… Jonny’s red… and PL fabric
After a start to the season that has seen City play some of the grand old names of English football – AFC Bournemouth v Norwich City is not a fixture that evokes memories of bygone days. Say Bournemouth and most City fans would think of the seaside and retirement homes. But today, despite their small […]
WE MEET AGAIN: The Lambert saga… Wembley heartache… and Sutchy the hero!
We went down together in 2016 and back up together three seasons later, in 2019. Shared emotions, from the depths of relegation despair to the unbridled joy that comes with promotion and, with it, an invite to football’s biggest party. Aston Villa, the second former European Champions to visit Carrow Road this season, which says […]
WE MEET AGAIN: The Glaziers… Selhurst agony… Stringer’s heroics… and Mr Chase
If Burnley v Norwich fixtures are a rarity, City’s next away trip is to a familiar foe – Crystal Palace. With over 110 matches stretching back to the outbreak of the First World War, there has been plenty of drama, excitement, highs and lows to get our teeth into. Here are some of the highlights […]
WE MEET AGAIN: Turf Moor an unhappy hunting ground… time to buck that trend
Burnley away, a trip to one of the Football League’s founder members. Turf Moor, in an era of soulless, out-of-town stadia, is a welcome relief. It is a throwback to fond, hazy memories of football past, a traditional, old fashioned ground oozing charm and character. Saturday’s trip is certainly one to appeal to those of […]
WE MEET AGAIN: Bogey teams… thumping defeats… Delia’s rant… and Jonny going solo
As part of MyFootball Writer’s pre-match preview, I look back at previous clashes between Norwich City and our upcoming Premier League opponents. Big games, historic matches, significant milestones and player connections. I’ll delve into moments in time where our respective clubs have met, looking at trends, quirks and key talking points, all of which have […]
WE MEET AGAIN: New stadiums… dear ol’ Ken… and the legend that is Martin Peters
As part of My FootballWriters’ pre-match preview, I look back at previous clashes between Norwich City and our upcoming Premier League opponents. Big games, historic matches, significant milestones and player connections. I’ll delve into moments in time where our respective clubs have met, looking at trends, quirks and key talking points, all of which have […]
WE MEET AGAIN: Zola’s magic… Beasant’s howlers… and a Carrow Road pea-souper
As part of MyFootballWriters’ pre-match preview, I look back at previous clashes between Norwich City and our upcoming Premier League opponents. Big games, historic matches, significant milestones and player connections. I’ll delve into moments in time where our respective clubs have met, looking at trends, quirks and key talking points, all of which have helped […]
WE MEET AGAIN: Swashbuckling Toon… Fox on the run… and a returning Hall of Famer
As part of MyFootballWriter’s pre-match preview, I look back at previous clashes between Norwich City and our upcoming Premier League opponents. Big games, historic matches, significant milestones and player connections. I’ll delve into moments in time where our respective clubs have meet, looking at trends, quirks and key talking points, all of which have helped […]
WE MEET AGAIN: A ‘big club’ we may not be, but City and Liverpool are foes of old
As part of MyFootballWriter’s pre-match previews this season, I will be looking back at previous clashes between Norwich City and our upcoming opponents. Big games, historic matches, significant milestones and player connections. I’ll delve into moments in time where our respective clubs have meet, looking at trends, quirks and key talking points, all of which […]