Gareth Southgate is well known for switching to a back five for big games, but a tweak to a narrow front two instead of a wide front three could provide his side with a wealth of benefits, including solidity in midfield, danger in behind and increased involvement for Harry Kane. There was no surprise when […]
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EURO FINAL: England vs Italy preview with a voice familiar to many Norwich City fans
I hadn’t anticipated giving the Euros anything more than a light touch on the pages of MyFootballWriter, but then again I hadn’t anticipated England getting to the final. So, given that England appearing in the final of a major tournament is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, I couldn’t let the moment pass. With Italy being England’s opponents […]
Should City cash in on Jordan Hugill?
Reports linking Jordan Hugill with Chris Hughton’s Nottingham Forest recently emerged, so, after an interesting first campaign at Carrow Road, should City sell their number 9 or bring him along for the Premier League ride? It was a curious 2020/21 for the 29-year-old, whose dressing room presence was the defining feature of his season. Stuart […]
GUEST BLOG – Does Gilmour’s arrival change the dynamic of how City set up?
It’s blog time again, and this time the turn of one of the young ‘uns, sixth-form student Jack Lincoln, who looks at how Billy Gilmour’s arrival may trigger a change in City’s approach… *** Billy Gilmour’s season-long loan deal to City from the current European Champions, Chelsea, followed hot on the heels of the 20-year-old’s […]
A likeable, decent man leading a likeable bunch of young men, and a Euro final awaits
Gary Neville called it right, and not for the first time. Gareth Southgate is the perfect leader, or at least is the perfect leader right now. All of the things that we love in Daniel Farke are present in Southgate. The calm measured responses to even the daftest of questions; the ability to remain calm […]
Norwich prepare £12million Ajer bid
Norwich City are preparing a bid worth around £12million for Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer, according to the Daily Record. The 23-year-old has a year left on his Hoops contract and has been open about his desire to leave Celtic Park, telling TV2: “I was promised I could leave last summer but then we agreed I would stay […]
The SPFL may be the school of hard knocks but for City it offers invaluable experience
It’s been a very ‘Scottish’ week or so to be a Norwich City fan. Following Chelsea central midfielder and Scotland international, Billy Gilmour, joining the club on loan for the 2021/22 season, last Friday saw another Norwich City link arise in Scotland – although possibly a little less in the limelight. Young goalkeeper Daniel Barden […]
VIDEO: A BUSY WEEK FOR NORWICH CITY!’ NT Podcast #51 | Norwich Talk
City have certainly picked up the pace in this summer transfer window with plenty more rumours swirling around as well as the confirmation of both recruitments and departures. Milot Rashica, Angus Gunn & Billy Gilmour have all joined the club with Dimitris Giannoulis and Ben Gibson making their loan moves permanent, as Marco Stiepermann and […]
Gibbo & Dimi confirmed… Farewell Stieperdude… Welcome Billy & Joma!
That was the week that was for Norwich City in terms of them there comings and goings, wasn’t it? Gibbo and Dimi confirmed as permanent additions to the squad was no big surprise to anybody and their comments on NCFC official afterwards were very pleasing on the ear. And it also looks like this will […]
England on the brink… of a semi with Denmark. Who knows where this ends!
I mean, technically I’m here to talk bout Norwich City, but it’s not often that England win a knockout game at a major tournament, let alone produce a 4-0 whooping to qualify for a semi-final that just happens to be at Wembley. So, sorry if you’re here to hear about any potential signings as the […]
Little Norwich? The arrival of Billy Gilmour is a signal of intent from Webber and Farke
City fans have been debating, discussing and investigating just what Bill Gilmour will offer them from a very limited body of work, a bit like when one Oliver Skipp arrived here from Tottenham last summer. Gilmour may have burst onto the scene labelled “a terrific little footballer” by Graeme Souness and “fantastic” by Jose Mourinho […]
Farewell Stiepi ol’ friend. It’s been a blast
Players come and go at football clubs at a rate unseen in most other walks of life. I read somewhere a couple of years ago that the average stay was something like 2.7 seasons, so it’s never a good idea for fans to get too attached to their heroes because before very long they’ll be […]
VIDEO: ‘THE ULTIMATE DANIEL FARKE XI!’ NT Podcast #50 | Norwich Talk
In episode 50 of the Norwich Talk podcast, the lads have taken a look back on Daniel Farke’s four years as City head coach, and decided the most creative way to talk about the man and the amazing job he has done would be to discuss an ‘Ultimate XI’ of all the talent he’s had […]
Rangers’ pull is obvious, but Gilmour must choose City to further his career
Footballers’ personal lives should always be considered, but it’s vital for Billy Gilmour that he chooses head over heart as he weighs up whether to join Norwich or Rangers for the 2021/22 season. There’s no denying what Rangers can offer a young Scottish midfielder desperate for game time. Billy Gilmour grew up 30 miles from […]
The phoney war continues apace. Martin P gets the latest thoughts of his gang of four
It’s time for us to remember the words to the Angus Gunn songs [yes there are two] and welcome Kosovan international Milot Rashica from the green-and-whites of Werder Bremen, who is likely to become our record signing at a rumoured £9.4 million before add-ons. Then there’s 18-year-old Flynn Clarke from Peterborough, who has frightening potential […]
Gilmour’s arm-wrestle… Ajer ‘cooling’… Lotus in the house… and some very English VAR
The highs and lows of pre-season, eh? There was a time this week – I think around 4 pm on Tuesday – when it felt nailed on that not only would we be signing Milot Rashica, but also Angus Gunn, Celtic’s Kristoffer Ajer and Chelsea’s Billy Gilmour on loan. The most reliable ITK Norwich City […]
“The proudest man in Norfolk”: Bryan Gunn on Angus’ return to Norwich City
City legend Bryan Gunn joins MyFootballWriter to discuss his son’s delight at becoming a Canary, the battle for the number 1 shirt and why Angus has a lot of catching up to do on the golf course. “Obviously he’s delighted with it, it means he can come back and have a few more golf days […]
GUEST BLOG: Things finally starting to click for City? Or, we far too easily pleased?
It’s guest blog time again, and while most of the Canary Nation has been lifted as a result of the announcement of the last couple of days, John Green has removed his yellow and green-tinted specs and sees events in a rather more sobering light. All yours Victor Meldrew… *** The last couple of days […]
Help for Pukki? … formation changes … midfield playmakers … and Alex Pritchard?
As excited as I am about next season, as confident as I am that Stuart Webber and Daniel Farke will get it right, I am still uneasy about some of the decision-making. For example, we don’t appear to be in the market for a striker, so what happens if Teemu Pukki gets injured? I admire […]
GUEST BLOG – The evolution of the laws of football over the ages
It’s guest blog time again and it’s Jim Davies time again. Today, by way of a very pleasant diversion from the Euro and NCFC transfer rumours, he looks at how football has evolved over the years through the eyes of Michael Oliver (well, not just him – other referees are available). All yours Jim… *** […]