Steve Cook

The Ben Knapper era begins… November 13, 2023 - A video of Ben Knapper’s first day will surely be posted on the official channel soon, and we know what to expect. Neil Adams will show him the wall containing the names of all those who have represented the club. Ben will nod approvingly and say something like, “Nice touch”.… ...
To lighten the mood… it’s #NCFC awards season November 9, 2023 - Never let it be said that the MFW team doesn’t take its readers’ comments on board (or should that be to heart?). The club’s current situation has rightly dominated the discussions within our community, but it has been pointed out that something other than the regular club pile-ons would make… ...
Owners who now need the club more than the club needs its owners November 8, 2023 - Beyond the league and form tables, I have little insight into the other Championship clubs, aside from preconceptions and second-hand opinions. I’m guessing that’s also true of other teams’ fans. Ask a neutral what they make of Norwich and I suspect there would be raised eyebrows at the lowly league… ...
The aim of the model is simply to survive and play the infinite game October 25, 2023 - It’s hard to decide who put on the braver face - Government ministers in the wake of the recent by-elections or David Wagner following yet another home defeat. Either way, the shared sentiment and insistence that “everything is fine”, appeared equally unconvincing and borderline delusional. There is a temptation to… ...
SPORTING MOMENTS: “Where were you at Storhamar away?” June 6, 2023 - There are nineteen dedicated sports channels currently included in my cable subscription. Throw in the coverage available on the other channels and it’s possible to spend an entire weekend watching sport. Mrs C can testify to that. Quite the contrast to my childhood, when the launch of the imaginatively titled… ...
Only two numbers that matter in football? January 4, 2023 - It was a typical New Year’s catch-up with mates in the pub. Tales of overindulgence, weight gain, and the annual competition to crown the most random Christmas present. My son’s new STATSports tracker vest didn’t claim the dubious accolade, but once we got past the petty sports bra jibes, it… ...
It’s now up to us to turn Carrow Road into the place we know it can be December 30, 2022 - It’s always easier to highlight problems than offer up solutions. Over recent weeks and countless column inches, we have collectively dissected and debated the factors that led to the departures of Smith and Shakespeare. The more difficult challenge is to identify exactly what should happen next. This a challenge I’ve… ...
MyFootballWriter’s… A Christmas Carol December 24, 2022 - As supporters, we see ourselves as more than just paying customers. The relationship with our football club is completely different to any other business we use. But imagine if it wasn’t. [Gary, cue up the transition to the dream sequence, please]. ____ It’s the weekend before Christmas. After a long… ...
If Deano can turn this around fair play, but who genuinely believes that he can? December 23, 2022 - I’m slightly reluctant to submit yet another article, focusing on our much-maligned Head Coach and add to the hostile narrative theory. But I’ll try to remove any emotive vitriol and hopefully dispel the notion that those of us calling for change are rabid maniacs, who are out for his blood.… ...
Remember those heady days when Norwich fans weren’t seen as the Club’s enemy? December 20, 2022 - Gary doesn’t tend to allow his writing team to use the F word but I’m going to anyway. Farke! This isn’t a gushing eulogy on our long-since departed German but for those looking for reasons as to why there is such a disconnect between the club and its supporters, I’d… ...