The transfer window will dramatically slam shut on Thursday, and all the talk is suddenly about an Adam Idah move to Verona in Serie A. So naturally that's what a lot of the talk in Episode 147 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast was about the potential deal as well. NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders), Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore didn't manage to totally avoid Norwich City's two games this week though, taking in the cavalier defending at Anfield, Borja's banger, Sara's miss at Elland Road, Kenny in FIFA mode and bending it like Barnes. Still, at least they didn't lose to Maidstone... Plus a stellar FA Cup quiz from Ryan, shaved circus bears, trying not to incur the threat of legal action from Webber, and the unbridled fury of seeing Laura Woods clapping opposition goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast falls on that rarest of occasions: a two-win week for Norwich City. The most recent of those came in an improved performance over West Brom on Saturday, and NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders), Dan Brigham and Ryan Livermore pick the bones out of the 2-0 triumph, lay some praise at Kenny McLean's door and do their damnedest not to get talked into top-six optimism, as well as looking ahead to a couple of tricky looking away fixtures in league and cup, at Leeds and Liverpool. Elsewhere, the trio lament the shortness and not-so-sweetness of the Adam Forshaw era, Ryan brings a five-star five-second quiz, everything you never needed to know about yoyos, and a panto star is born in Buttons, who stars from beginning to end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So just how much do you allow a performance to gloss over a result? That's the main debate on Episode 145 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast, which focuses on the Canaries' eye-catching 2-1 win at Hull, which was achieved with a slightly less eye-catching display. Elsewhere NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and ITV Anglia's Andy Ward kick off the year in OTB pods with a discussion on whether it'll be time to go for Jonny Rowe, Gunn's form, Rosenior being happy, the Aaron Connolly vendetta, and Andy relives a tense Q&A with Delia and Michael at the AGM. Plus Dimi starting a superhero cult, Tony Gary is on the move and spending all that lovely coach money on Kalvin Phillips. 2024's off to a flyer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast has more than one reason to be festive, after Jonathan Rowe's finest hour to date kept their unbeaten run in the East Anglian derby going. Naturally the 2-2 draw against Ipswich, and all the surrounding shenanigans, was the main topic of conversation for NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Zoe Morgan. But, in the final podcast of the year, the panel also found time to hand out their 2023 End of Year Awards (in which Todd Cantwell bags a few), look ahead to a set of Christmas fixtures and even take in a surprise cameo from a very special guest in a cupboard! Plus Shane Duffy as Dorothy, the impending return of Sarge, and chatting about mustard just to fit in with everyone else. A real end of year treat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of the East Anglian derby looms large over Episode 143 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast, as the team pick some of their favourite games and moments from derby duels gone by. The alternative for host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Craig Draycott was a long debrief the weekend's 0-0 with Preston North End, but the team move swiftly over that to preview the big game against Ipswich Town this Saturday, plus ruminate on what may not have been Delia and Michael's finest hour in front of the media at the club's recent Annual General Meeting. Plus Kenny in defence, Gibbs up front, Idah coming in to form(?) and the Norwich City player you'd most like to be stuck in a cupboard with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a lovely goal decided a not so lovely game, Episode 142 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast asks whether points trump performances, as Norwich City enter the Ben Knapper era. Host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and Ben Mouncer talk Hwang's goal, Barnes' hair and a delightful corner routine, and try and assess whether the Canaries' surprise goal machine can stay functional in the upcoming trips to Watford and Bristol City. Plus the dangers of salad cream, is Captain Canary older than the starting XI and is Kenny the most Norwich City player in the history of Norwich City? Nothing goes unchecked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've finished of the main course, then how about something from the dessert trolley? Episode 141 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast is a special bonus podcast where the OTB gang set out to find a best and worst XI of Stuart Webber's reign as sporting director during the #140 OTB and, carried along by a wave of nostalgia, ended up in a discussion so good (and long) it needed a podcast all of its own! NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham, Michael Bailey and Ryan Livermore bring the names to the table and attempt to come to a consensus in the quest to create a team of the biggest Norwich City stars and a team of the biggest Norwich City flops to have have signed between the summer of 2017, when Stuart Webber was appointed as the club's Sporting Director, and the present day. Total agreement may not have been reached, but from Krul, Pukki and Buendia to Amadou, Drmic and Franke, it's an essential trip down memory lane for Canaries fans to relive the awesome and the awful players of recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In a special edition of the On The Ball Norwich City podcast, the crew look back at the six-and-a-half rollercoaster years under Stuart Webber, who departed last week as the club's Sporting Director. Host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders; Michael Bailey, reporter for The Athletic; former club programme editor Dan Brigham, and Ryan Livermore assess the football club that Webber took over in 2017 and the one he leaves in 2023, wade deep in nostalgia by looking back at two glorious Championship title-winning seasons, and attempt to work out how things got so fractured with supporters over the last couple of years. Featuring insider insight, the usual array of statistics and listener questions, the team podcast also takes in good windows and bad, succession planning and the Emi Buendia conundrum. Essential listening on the recent history of Norwich City Football Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looked like the end, it smelt like the end, it wasn't the end. Episode 139 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses a wretched couple of weeks for the Canaries, culminating in a 3-1 defeat to ten-man Blackburn Rovers last weekend. Host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore try and work out where it's all gone wrong, from boardroom to Sporting Director to manager to players, and wonder what the future could hold for David Wagner, just after the news broke that the Norwich City manager would be continuing in the job for the upcoming trip to Cardiff. Plus honks and hotdogs in a classic Ryan Livermore quiz with an Alice Deejay-themed name - whyever wouldn't you choose to tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to rile a fanbase in 45 minutes? Episode 138 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast takes in the best of times and the worst of times as it looks back on the capitulation at home to Leeds United. NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders is joined by former Canaries head of content Dan Brigham and author Zoe Morgan to sigh wistfully about Daniel Farke, ask where David Wagner might find his Plan B and wonder how Norwich City are capable of conceding so many goals. The trio look back to the future as Norwich City reveal Ben Knapper as the club's next sporting director, react to Todd's truth coming out and look forward to a tough set of fixtures against Middlesbrough and Sunderland to come this week. Plus Nunez's big secret in his trip to Chile, Captain Canary in goal and hot dog generosity - all packaged up in one podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The signs of things to come?... Episode 137 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the Canaries' early action and standout performances as the 2023-24 Championship season finds its rhythm. NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders is in the hosting chair alongside former Canaries head of content Dan Brigham and author Zoe Morgan. They reflect on a bunch of matches, the latest being a home victory over Stoke, as well as Jon Rowe's emergence, the transfer window fallout and a busy week ahead. A visit from Leicester, a trek to Plymouth, goodbye Tim Krul and Jack Stacey's arrival. It's all here and more besides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The train has left the station... Episode 136 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the opening skirmishes of the new Championship season. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders for former Canaries head of content, Dan Brigham. They look back on the opening positivity from victory over Hull and drawing at Southampton as well as fielding your questions and comments. Goodbye to Max Aarons, Tim too? Sen-Sara-sational Gabi and some tempting carrots on the way and much more besides, completes the pod's line-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do it all again... Episode 135 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast rings in the new Championship season and all the hopes and dreams you would expect from any preview. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders. They field your questions and comments, as well as the predictions of our fellow podcast friends. A busy summer of ins and outs, pre-season promise and the Championship picture that awaits... it's all in here. Enjoy the build-up; the real fun begins now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of its misery... Episode 134 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast digests the Canaries' season finale - another defeat! - and surveys the resulting damage as the close season arrives. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders and with former Norwich head of content Daniel Brigham, as well as another challenge from OTB Quizmaster General, Ryan Livermore. Losing at home to Blackpool, Teemu Pukki's legacy, this season's alternative awards and the summer recruitment ahead - it's all in here. Enjoy the final pod of the season and thanks for all your time and energy through the year! OTBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tad inauspicious... Episode 133 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast digests the Canaries' defeat at West Bromwich Albion, as the campaign's final game comes into view. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, City author Zoe Morgan and Norwich supporter Craig Draycott. Andy Hughes taking on the world, one last Pukki Party and who really deserves a player of the season vote? It's all in this season's penultimate pod. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From bad to worse... Episode 132 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast picks the bones from the Canaries' latest unravelling - although there was a point in London beforehand. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Canaries head of content Daniel Brigham and US-based professional coach, Nick Dye. Swatted by Swansea, the impending changes, the future of sporting director Stuart Webber and more besides - it's all in this week's pod. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A truly cracking Easter... Episode 131 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast picks the bones from the Canaries' three outings in terms of the men - and a special afternoon at Carrow Road for the club's women. Michael Bailey returns to hosting duties, back alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, as well as the Canaries Trust's Sarah Greaves. Aaron Ramsey, Teemu Pukki and a double game week also come up in conversation as the season closes in on its conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play-offs...who needs 'em? Episode 130 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast looks back at another soporific day at Carrow Road this season, after defeat to Sheffield United. Steve Sanders sits in for an Australia-bound Michael Bailey, with a supporting cast of Dan Brigham, Ben Mouncer and Ryan Livermore, who brought along one of his now famous quizzes. The troupe ponder the question of how Norwich City can still only be one place off the play-offs, second guess who will walk away with this year's Barry Butler Trophy and show a distinct lack of knowledge of Canary academy graduates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best double act since Teemu and Emi... Episode 129 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast reflects on the latest Canaries action, and then some. Michael Bailey hosts alongside our official quizmaster general, Ryan Livermore. The pair look back on barely interesting draws at Huddersfield and Stoke, looks ahead to what's in store the other side of March's international break and Ryan delivers another excellent quiz. This time it's all about City Linkee... Good luck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're running out of trains... Episode 128 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast reflects on the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey hosts alongside our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich City head of content Daniel Brigham and Along Come Norwich star turn Maddie Mackenzie. The pod wonders what went wrong against Sunderland, apologises profusely for many things, sets its own trivia to look good and looks forward to a week that demands more than simply must good performances. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three flying victories and the 88-point train is still in tact... Episode 127 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast casts its eye over the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey hosts alongside our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, Norwich City official history author Zoe Morgan and season ticket holder Harvey Monck. The pod relives the joys of Millwall, queries Gabriel Sara's song, wonders what should be goal of the season so far and looks forward to a PA-free, Sunday lunchtime bear pit at Carrow Road against Sunderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A win, a draw and a loss since the previous podcast - what could be more Championship midtable than that?!... Episode 126 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast casts its eye over the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey hosts alongside our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, Norwich City official history author Zoe Morgan and former media team member Stephen Wright. The pod picks out the bones of that goalless draw at Wigan, Michael fails his French lesson and the pod takes your comments and questions during the live broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A humbling afternoon against Burnley, the closure of the transfer window and ready for Bristol... Episode 125 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast casts its eye over the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey is back in the presenting chair, joined by our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich City head of content Dan Brigham and ex club press officer Liam Ray. The pod picks apart the errors from Carrow Road, the opportunity ahead over the coming five games and takes your comments and questions during the live broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another win, four more goals, Krul's cap and Wagner's annoyance... Episode 124 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast casts its eye over the latest Canaries action. With Michael Bailey out of action for the night, our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders hosts the pod alongside author Zoe Morgan and OTB's song laureate Elliot Lake. The pod dissects another four-goal haul, David Wagner's freshness, Todd Cantwell's departure, the prospect of welcoming Burnley and your comments and questions during our live broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 123 of On The Ball, as the crew casts its delirious eye over the latest Canaries action. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, OTB quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and Sensible Soccer creator Jon Hare. The pod revels in the 4-0 win at Preston in David Wagner's first Championship game as head coach, hails Kenny McLean, skirts around the January transfer window, endures a marvelous managerial quiz and gets played out by a song. It is an OTB epic. There is even a look forward to being sent to Coventry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 122 of On The Ball, as the crew returns for the new year! Thank goodness not much has happened since the previous pod... Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich head of content Daniel Brigham and press marshal, Ben Mouncer. The pod reflects on David Wagner's appointment as Norwich's new head coach, his press conference alongside sporting director Stuart Webber, City's FA Cup exit and sacking of Dean Smith, as well as their Christmas results - wrapping up with a look ahead to the trip to Preston at the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 121 of On The Ball, as the crew wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and signs off for 2022. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, author Zoe Morgan and ITV Anglia journalist Andy Ward. The pod reflects on the Blackburn Rovers defeat and all of its fallout, compiles its alternative awards for 2022 and reveals its first competition winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 120 of On The Ball, as the crew returns to action following the World Cup break. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, budding journalist Anna Say and US-based football coach Nick Dye. The pod reflects on Norwich's restart with victory in Swansea, the World Cup action, looks ahead to Blackburn and unveils a special competition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back to host episode 119 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the defeat at home to Middlesbrough, the visit of the Attanasios and everything in between. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, OTB quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and Canaries Trust board member Sarah Greaves. The pod also takes your comments and questions, looks ahead to the World Cup and wonders which "different animal" City will return as. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, takes a break! So episode 118 of On The Ball is hosted by our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, as the crew reviews the EFL Championship win at Rotherham, touches on the home draw with QPR and wraps up all the other loose ends. Joining Steve are former City head of content Daniel Brigham, our favourite Scottish journalist Stuart Hodge and bona fide Twitterkers original, City fan Callum Howard. The pod also takes your comments and questions, and looks ahead to Middlesbrough's visit to Carrow Road - and with it, the final action before the World Cup in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 117 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship defeat at Burnley, victory over Stoke at Carrow Road and fills in the gaps from the rest of the news from Planet Canary. Joining Michael are author Zoe Morgan, BBC Radio Norfolk presenter Phil Daley and freelance national journalist Jon West. The pod also takes your questions and looks ahead to clashes with Queens Park Rangers and Rotherham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 116 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship draw at Sheffield United and fills in the gaps from defeats to Watford and Luton. Joining Michael are Norwich numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich programme editor Dan Brigham and Capital Canary, Ffion Thomas. The pod also takes your questions and looks ahead to clashes with Burnley and Stoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 115 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship draw at Reading and a home defeat to Preston. Joining Michael are former Norwich press officials Dan Brigham and Ben Mouncer, plus author Zoe Morgan. The pod also takes your questions and looks ahead to reliving former glories at Watford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 114 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship victory at Blackpool and looks ahead to facing Reading and Preston. Joining Michael are former Norwich head of content Dan Brigham and season ticket holder Susannah George. The pod also takes your questions and goes through the lyrics of our new favourite chant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 113 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship victory over Bristol City and a draw with West Bromwich Albion. Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Canary Cast's Jacob Robinson. The pod asks what's up with the atmosphere, explains the refereeing pyramid and tees up the sizeable challenge of October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 112 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship victories at Birmingham and over Coventry. Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, Along Come Norwich's Maddie Mackenzie plus friend of the pod and bona fide Norwich legend, Darren Huckerby. The pod also reflects on the closure of the transfer window and looks ahead to an intriguing trip to Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, joins episode 111 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Bournemouth and then a third successive EFL Championship victory coming up at Sunderland Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, who takes on hosting duties, plus former Norwich head of content Dan Brigham and author of the Canaries' official history, Zoe Morgan, who take time out of their busy August bank holiday to join in the fun. The pod also looks ahead to the conclusion of the transfer window, talks a load of bollocks and wonders what the definition of a 'smash and grab' should really be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And they're off... Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 110 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship victories over Huddersfield Town and Millwall Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, OTB quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and OTB original, former Canaries press officer Ben Mouncer. The pod also enjoys the positivity, plays a quiz and looks ahead to a tasty trip to Sunderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well this is uncomfortable... Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 109 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship defeat at Hull and Carabao Cup progress against Birmingham. Joining Michael are budding journalist Anna Say plus OTB debutant, overseas Norwich fan and professional football coach, Nick Dye. The pod assess the current pressure on head coach Dean Smith, Steve Sanders poses a quiz question, there is a request for your culinary Canaries puns and looks ahead to a big week of Carrow Road action with Championship visits from Huddersfield and Millwall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two down... Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 108 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' opening EFL Championship exchanges, against Cardiff and Wigan respectively. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich head of content Dan Brigham and our own quizmaster general Ryan Livermore. There is also a special guest appearance from The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey. The pod also wraps up the things it is not going to talk about, wonders how good Marcelino Nunez will look in a few weeks' time and looks ahead to games against Birmingham in the Carabao Cup, and the league trip to Hull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New season. New hope! Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 107 of On The Ball, as the crew previews the forthcoming 2022-23 EFL Championship campaign. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, author Zoe Morgan plus Scottish journalist Stuart Hodge. The agenda looks over the summer changes at Norwich, the ins and outs of the transfer window to date, their pre-season friendlies and what awaits in the second tier. Norwich begin their Championship defence (ignoring last season's Premier League relegation!) at Cardiff. The podcast will then return following Norwich's first home game against Wigan the following weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 106 of On The Ball, as the crew dissects City's final Premier League act of the 2021-22 season. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Canaries head of content Daniel Brigham plus Scottish journalist Stuart Hodge. The agenda looks back over Norwich's 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham at Carrow Road, dishes out its end of season awards and fast forwards to the summer ahead. A big thank you to everyone that has appeared on and interacted with the podcast over this season. We will see you at the start of the next one to do it all over again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 105 of On The Ball, as the crew dissects City's Premier League trips to Leicester and Wolves. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, author of the official history of Norwich City, Zoe Morgan, plus Sensible Soccer creator and big Canaries fan Jon Hare. The agenda looks back over the week's action, and enjoys a fast forward to the final game of the season as Tottenham Hotspur visit Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 104 of On The Ball, as the crew dissects City's Premier League thrashing by West Ham at Carrow Road. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus former winger and bona fide Canaries legend Darren Huckerby. The agenda looks back over the weekend action, the continuing relegation fallout, takes your questions for Hucks and looks ahead - if not forward - to a Midlands double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 103 of On The Ball, as the crew dissects Norwich City's Premier League relegation from the weekend. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich head of content Dan Brigham and Scottish commentator and journalist, Stuart Hodge. The agenda looks back over the events of Villa Park and what it means for all involved in the Canaries, as well as Sunday's clash with West Ham United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 102 of On The Ball, as the crew catches up on all the recent Norwich City action. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, City fan Susannah George and broadcast journalist Michael McCann. The agenda looks back over the home thrashing by Newcastle United and discusses the future of sporting director Stuart Webber, as well as looking ahead to Saturday's trip to Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 101 of On The Ball, as the crew catches up on all the recent Norwich City action. Joining Michael LIVE are official quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and Norwich City Women captain Millie Daviss. The agenda looks back over the home victory against Burnley and then defeat at Manchester United last time out, as well as the women's own successful survival, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts a celebratory episode 100 of On The Ball, as the crew catches up on all the recent Norwich City action. Joining Michael LIVE are Norwich numberwang chief NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former City head of content Dan Brigham and BBC Radio Norfolk commentator extraordinaire Chris Goreham. The agenda looks back on the defeat at Leeds, all the news during the international break and Norwich's goalless draw at Brighton - as well as a brief reflection on making it to 100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 99 of On The Ball, as the crew picks the bones out of Norwich City's home Premier League defeat to Brentford and all it signified. Joining Michael LIVE are Norwich numberwang chief NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders and Canaries Trust board member, Sarah Greaves. The agenda also includes who gets picked for the forthcoming games, at home to Chelsea and then at Leeds, their FA Cup exit, a bit of Lukas Rupp love and why VAR was the least of Norwich's problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, disappears for the pitiful reason of his own birthday, episode 98 of On The Ball sees NCFC Numbers digit magnet Steve Sanders host the pod as it tries to swallow that defeat at St Mary's. Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich head of content and programme editor Dan Brigham plus ITV Anglia broadcast journalist Andy Ward. The crew talks through Norwich City's 2-0 loss at Southampton and this week's double header of an FA Cup tie at Liverpool, before hosting Brentford at Carrow Road in the Premier League. Surely a game they dare not lose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 97 of On The Ball - as the pod digs into the details of the Canaries' Premier League at Anfield. Joining Michael LIVE are former Norwich head of content and programme editor Dan Brigham plus Canaries fans Rob Fletcher and our song laureate, Elliot Lake. The crew talks through the story of what if at Liverpool, Dean Smith's remaining forward options following injury to Adam Idah and the prospect of a Friday night at Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back in the hosting chair for episode 96 of On The Ball - as the pod picks over the leftovers of a two-game week. Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Canaries fan and budding journalist, Anna Say. The crew talks through the Carrow Road visits from Crystal Palace and Manchester City, the Norwich candidates for Susie Dent's latest top 10 and look ahead to the first of an Anfield doubleheader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCFCnumbers and super spreadsheet star Steve Sanders is in the presenting chair once again for episode 95 of On The Ball - and the podcast is in full cup-run rhythm. Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich City head of content Dan Brigham plus journalist and commentator of a Scottish persuasion, Stuart Hodge. The crew talks through FA Cup fourth-round victory at Wolves, voiceover mishaps and what we learned about Norwich's deadline business (or lack of). Plus, how tall is Michael McGovern really? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCFCnumbers and super spreadsheet star Steve Sanders is in the presenting chair for episode 94 of On The Ball - and the podcast has never known a Premier League night like Friday. Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich City press officer, Ben Mouncer, plus journalist and commentator of a Scottish persuasion, Stuart Hodge. The crew talks through the night of Norwich's dreams with a 3-0 win at Watford. There are also the small matters of the remaining days of the January transfer and an FA Cup fourth-round tie at Wolves on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 93 of On The Ball - and the podcast has a Premier League win to talk about! Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Along Come Norwich flag purveyor Maddie Mackenzie. The crew talks through Norwich's 2-1 success over Everton, and the preceding defeat at West Ham United. There is also a crucial clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns for the first time in 2022 with episode 92 of On The Ball - and the podcast is keeping it positive for as long as possible. Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus former matchday programme editor Dan Brigham and official OTB quizmaster Ryan Livermore. The crew talks through Norwich's FA Cup success at Charlton, the Premier League action that ended 2021 and the joys of the January transfer window. There are also games at West Ham and against Everton to preview. Happy new year to you all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 91 of On The Ball - and the podcast is keeping its fingers crossed as it wraps up for the year. Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Norwich legend Darren Huckerby and season ticket holder Susannah George. The crew talks through the home defeat to Aston Villa, Emi Buendia's return and the issues with VAR, as well as reviewing 2021 and looking forward to the festive fixture programme (assuming it goes ahead). Merry Christmas and a happy new year all our listeners and a big thank you to our guests and panellists throughout the year. We will see you all again in 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 90 of On The Ball - and the podcast has some catching up to do. The crew talks through the games with Newcastle, Tottenham and Manchester United before looking ahead to a big week and a couple of eye-catching reunions. Joining Michael are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus OTB regulars, Stuart Hodge and Zoe Morgan. They go LIVE and among other things, try to work out what sort of reception Emi Buendia should receive back at Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, takes a back seat as NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders hosts episode 89 of On The Ball. The podcast talks through the goalless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, a new crest and Stuart Webber's new contract. The pair are joined by former Norwich, Wolves and England winger Matt Jarvis. They go LIVE and also manage to find a bit of time to look ahead to two away trips: Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and before that, a significant clash with winless to Newcastle United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 88 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the start of the Dean Smith era and his opening 2-1 victory over Southampton at Carrow Road. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, pod regular Hodgey The Hack AKA Stuart Hodge and Canaries Trust board member Sarah Greaves complete the line-up. The crew go LIVE as they dig into the weekend and look ahead to the visit from Wolves on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts a special 87th episode of On The Ball as the podcast reflects on the Daniel Farke era at Carrow Road. It talks through the head coach's legacy, finest moments and greatest shortcomings after a period that will forever be remembered fondly for its fun, frolics and Farkeball. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, pod regular Jon Rogers and BBC Radio Norfolk commentator Chris Goreham are on hand, joined by guests in the shape of Canaries author Zoe Morgan, former winger Matt Jarvis and Bundesliga specialist DAN O'Hagan. The crew go LIVE as they sign off a special time - and make sure they're ready for questions on his replacement at a later date and not a moment sooner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 86 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through a dramatic weekend that included the Canaries' 2-1 win at Brentford and the sacking swiftly afterwards of head coach Daniel Farke. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, pod regular Dan Brigham and City fan Ryan Livermore complete the line-up. The crew go LIVE as they dig into the weekend and look ahead to the international break, followed by Southampton's visit to Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 85 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through another defeat for Daniel Farke's Canaries - this time, a 2-1 home loss to fellow Premier League strugglers, Leeds United. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, pod regular Jon Rogers and budding journalist Anna Say complete the line-up. The crew go LIVE as they pick the remaining bones out of Sunday's game and look ahead to next weekend's trip to Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, plays a supporting role on episode 84 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the Canaries' 7-0 thrashing at Chelsea and what happens now for head coach Daniel Farke. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders takes the presenting chair, with OTB debutant and Along Come Norwich contributor Zoe Morgan joining them. The only remaining question... Will Stuart Hodge make it on?! The crew go LIVE as they pick apart the wreckage from Stamford Bridge and what Leeds' visit to Carrow Road on Sunday has in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 83 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the Canaries' second goalless Premier League draw on the trot. This time, Brighton obliged. Joining Michael: NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, OTB regular Dan Brigham and ITV Anglia debutant Andy Ward. The crew go LIVE as they pick apart the Carrow Road action, wonder how Josh Sargent missed that chance and wonder what might be ahead come Norwich's trip to Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 82 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the Canaries' first Premier League point in a year and nine months. A goalless draw at Burnley? The stuff of dreams! Joining Michael: journalist Stuart Hodge, Canary Cast's Jacob Robinson and City supporter Susannah George. The crew go LIVE as they pick apart the Turf Moor action, wonder what more Ozan Kabak could have done with THAT run and look ahead to Brighton's impending visit while daring to ignore the international break. Enjoy the pod. We'll see you in a fortnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 81 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the Canaries' latest Premier League defeat. This time it is a 2-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Joining Michael:: NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus supporter debutants Rob Fletcher and Elliot Lake. The crew go LIVE as they deliver their final thoughts on the weekend's action, Norwich's Carabao Cup exit at home to Liverpool, Daniel Farke's tough penalty love and what lies ahead. Norwich head to Burnley on Saturday, before the second international break of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is on panel duties as episode 80 of On The Ball tries to make sense of the Canaries' 3-1 home defeat to fellow Premier League new boys Watford. Joining him for the podcast: host NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Talk Norwich City's Chris Reeve and Canaries Trust's Sarah Greaves. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up their final thoughts on events at Carrow Road before trying to forget it forever, the art of Daniel Farke's press conferences and the week ahead. Merseyside, Norwich are coming for you. Twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 79 of On The Ball as the Canaries digest their fourth Premier League defeat of the season so far. Joining him for the podcast: journalist Melissa Rudd, Along Come Norwich's Tom Parsley and PA Media's Jim van Wijk. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up their thoughts on events at the Emirates Stadium, play a spot of pick that one out and look ahead to a significant change in narrative come the weekend. Watford await... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 78 of On The Ball as the Canaries debrief a dramatic 24 hours in the summer transfer window and 180 minutes of Carrow Road action. Joining him for the podcast : NCFC numbers' Steve Sanders, BBC Radio Norfolk's Phil Daley and budding journalist, Anna Say. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up their thoughts on the signings of Mathias Normann and Ozan Kabak, go over games against Bournemouth and Leicester and dare to dream as Norwich prepare to face bottom side, Arsenal. That really is going to be some game at The Emirates... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is away! So the numberwang chief himself (with added wordwang) Steve Sanders leads episode 77 of On The Ball as the Canaries follow up their opening defeat to Liverpool with an unseemly thrashing at defending Premier League champions Manchester City. Joining the podcast: OTB regulars Ben Mouncer and Dan Brigham. The crew wrap up their thoughts on events at the Etihad Stadium, sling in some Carabao Cup predictions as Bournemouth pop up at Carrow Road and have a quick glance forward at Leicester's Premier League visit on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 76 of On The Ball as the Canaries debrief on their opening weekend defeat at the hands of 2020 Premier League champions Liverpool. Joining the podcast: NCFC numbers' Steve Sanders, Jon Rogers and South Stand season ticket holder Amy Maxwell. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up their thoughts on the game, fans returning to Carrow Road and the Canaries' two newest signings. Fortunately it gets easier from here. Norwich head to Manchester City this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back with episode 75 of On The Ball as the Canaries prepare for their latest Premier League return. Joining the preview: Stuart Hodge, Jon Rogers and Along Come Norwich's Maddie Mackenzie. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up everything that has happened (or at least they remember happening) over the course of the summer, and what lies in store as the Premier League kicks off at Carrow Road this weekend. What's more, Norwich confirm one signing and reports in Greece effectively confirm another while the pod is on air. What a time to be alive - especially for Josh Sargent fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The club's Championship-winning season came to a close with a draw at Barnsley but Michael Bailey has assembled a winning team of key players from the Athletic's Norwich City podcast. Joining the celebrations: Steve Sanders, Jon Rogers, and Stuart Hodge. It's the podcast equivalent of bringing board games to school, and we make no apologies for the end-of-term giddiness. We hope you enjoy our round-up of an unusual, but incredibly successful, year for the Canaries as much as we enjoyed making it. Congratulations to our award-winners, with a couple of obvious exceptions (apologies to them). Here's to a fruitful season of transfer business and a strong start to life back in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City reporter, Michael Bailey, is in equal parts jubilant and exhausted as he's joined by Steve Sanders and Dan Brigham to celebrate the club's second Championship title. There was also a rich haul at the season's EFL awards, with individual honours for Emi Buendia and Daniel Farke which some might consider overdue. And there's plenty more besides, including the panel's views on the social media boycott and some thoughts about next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City guru Michael Bailey is joined by Ffion Thomas and Stuart Hodge to review a week that saw Watford beat Millwall to seal their place in the Premier League and keep the title race on life support. Norwich are still very much in the driving seat after victory over QPR at Loftus Road, but they'll be more than happy to get a helping hand from a slightly stuttering Brentford (Watford's next opponents). And, of course, thoughts turn to next season. Who will be leaving us for pastures new? Max Aarons could well be one of those, but we'd like to see a big-money move to a serious club for the attack-minded fullback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City Correspondent Michael Bailey welcomes regular guests Steve Sanders and Jon Rogers to celebrate promotion to the Premier League where everything is completely normal. There is an elephant in the room, of course, but we'll give that short shrift as we bask in the glory of our immediate return to the top tier of the suddenly-sacred English football pyramid, and that was despite defeat at home to Bournemouth. Watford are next at Carrow Road on Tuesday evening and there's a trip to QPR at the weekend so the team won't have had too much time to celebrate that achievement, but they'll want the title (even if our panel don't seem too fussed about it!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by regular panellist Steve Sanders and Norwich City legend Darren Huckerby. Promotion to the Premier League is possible even before City take to the field again, but the podcast consensus is that we'd rather do it ourselves, especially as our next match is televised. And there's plenty of nice pundit/ruthless pundit from our chalk-and-cheese pair, the genteel Steve providing a stark contrast to Darren who shows no mercy to players or songwriters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City podcast, hosted by Michael Bailey, is in jubilant mood with Steve Sanders and Stuart Hodge joining the celebrations. The team didn't get much sleep after the 7-0 victory over Huddersfield and we're dreaming of life in the Premier League next season. And, with seven to choose from, there was plenty of debate in the 'goal of the night' competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media specialist Ben Mouncer, plus Norwich fans Charlie Brett and Callum Howard, are Michael Bailey's guests on this week's Norwich City podcast from The Athletic. The contracts of Head Coach Daniel Farke and Sporting Director Stuart Webber are both due to expire at the end of June, 2022. How worried should we be about that date? We also savour the delight that is Wes Hoolahan and Michael fields questions from the floor, including some about football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extra special guest Jon Hare joins regular panellist Dan Brigham and perennial host Michael Bailey for The Athletic's Norwich City podcast. Ben Gibson's injury is a big blow to the club's defence, but it's almost a blessing that it didn't happen earlier in the season. We also talk Sensible Soccer, of course, and consider how our internationals will fare in the upcoming fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey welcomes Andy Lawn and Michael McCann aboard for the 66th edition of our Norwich City podcast. Daniel Farke has the most nominations for Manager of the Month, but his conversion rate is terrible. Is he getting a raw deal? And, is it Max Aarons or Max Aarons? You'll have to listen to find out what that even means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey and his guests, Steve Sanders and Jon Rogers, reflect on a title race that's all but over. Teemu Pukki's goalscoring isn't in question, but what about his all-round game? Is more required for the Premier League? And, confidence is high after wins over Brentford and bogey-team Luton, so a struggling Sheffield Wednesday will be no trouble at all. Right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Ben Mouncer and Stuart Hodge for your weekly rundown of Norwich City news and analysis.. Michael has been writing about "the engine room" where Daniel Farke has worked wonders with some very raw materials. Plus, there's an update on the "no sideways passes" rule. Of course, Norwich face Brentford on Wednesday night, and there's no shortage of Bees chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by regular guests Steve Sanders and Dan Brigham to recap an awesome week for Norwich City. Michael leads the dance for a Paul Warne love-in, but would we be so enamoured if we didn't always come away with the points when we play his teams? Plus, we've an exclusive chat with Greek import Dimitris Giannoulis and a full-and-frank debrief of our quiz supporting PCUK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey reports on an upturn in fortunes for the Canaries with Ben Mouncer and Jon Rogers. In our crosshairs this week: Norwich's shooting stats, how absurd it is to suggest the title race is over, and a PR masterstroke from the Sporting Director, Stuart Webber. And, on the week of our big Norwich quiz, we've news of some exciting guests and all the details on how you can enter and what you could win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consoling Michael on the pod this week: the man behind NCFC Numbers, statistician Steve Sanders, as well as broadcaster, commentator, and chief of the Caledonian Canary Club, Stuart Hodge. Everyone is putting in their best efforts to keep spirits high despite a difficult week and an "ominous" performance from Brentford, who demolished Middlesbrough. And we celebrate the record-breaking Alexander Tettey, a man who, whatever you think of his technical abilities, has served Norwich proudly and with no scant measure of passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Michael Bailey is joined by two former Norwich City employees, one-time Press Officer Ben Mouncer and ex-Publications Editor Dan Brigham. In our debrief of the draw with Middlesbrough, the spotlight is on Emiliano Buendia’s sending off. Luckily, we’re very much up to speed on Emi as Michael published a magnum opus on his time in Spanish football just this week!  We look ahead to the trip to Millwall and Friday’s clash with promotion rivals Swansea as well as rounding up the news from transfer deadline day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and Jonathan Blathwayt for the latest episode of 'On The Ball'. They discuss the injury suffered by Jordan Hugill and the remaining attacking options at Daniel Farke's disposal. They have the lowdown on Dimitris Giannoulis, and Michael reminisces over the team Neil Warnock came close to becoming Norwich manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and broadcaster Michael McCann to heap praise on Norwich's on-loan midfielder Oliver Skipp. Just how good is he? And is there any chance he will return next season? They also reflect on the victory at Cardiff, and admire the recent performances of Ben Gibson at centre-half. There's also time to preview the league game against Bristol City and the FA Cup tie with Barnsley. SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER! Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price. Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts for less than £1 a week. Just go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up and enjoy The Athletic throughout 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and Stuart Hodge to reflect on the victory over Coventry in the FA Cup, and the Man of the Match performance of young keeper Daniel Barden. They go on to debate the goalkeeper hierarchy at Carrow Road, and ask whether the club need to sign a backup for Tim Krul. And there's a look ahead to the Barnsley game in the next round of the cup and the Cardiff match this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by former Norwich Press Officer Ben Mouncer and Fleet Street legend Mick Dennis to look back on a Christmas period which leaves Norwich top of the table. We discuss recent results, the contenders for promotion, and Mick claim's the club's strategy is as good as he can remember. They also look at how Brexit will impact the club's recruitment policy, both on the field and in the dugout. And they debate the players of the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich City legend and friend of the podcast, Darren Huckerby & former Canaries publications and programme editor, Dan Brigham. This week, Darren details what makes Teemu Pukki so good after the Finn made it 50 goals in 100 Norwich City appearances. We also look back on a gritty win at Blackburn and how new Brexit rules could influence Norwich's transfer activity. We wrap up the pod by telling you what will happen next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Michael Bailey is joined by the bloke who has the honour of covering Norwich (and Ipswich) for BBC Final Score, Marc Webber & Canaries fan and columnist for Along Come Norwich, Nick Hayhoe. This week, after two dreamy assists in a remarkable late turnaround - just had me purring. How lucky are we to have Mario Vrancic at Norwich City? Also a look at the Championship - a normally crazy league that is actually seeing fewer goals scored than any previous season in history -the question is why?! We also look forward to Wednesday night’s game at home to Chris Hughton’s Nottingham Forest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by former Norwich City press officer, Ben Mouncer & former NCFC publications and programme editor, Dan Brigham. This week, we look back on Harry Kane's time on loan at Carrow Road and hear Michael interviewing Harry during that spell. Also this week, Norwich are top of the league, unbeaten in 10 but the issue is how many players will still be standing by the time we get to Wednesday and is the bench deep enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich numberwang Steve Sanders & Talk Norwich City founder, Jack Reeve bring you all the latest news from Carrow Road. This week: Yes, Norwich are top of the league, unbeaten in eight as we record… But the issue is how many players will still be standing by the time we get to December? The lads also answer your questions and predict what the next week has in store on the pitch for Norwich City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sanders is joined by Jon Rogers & Stuart Hodge to look back on another satisfying few days for Norwich City. How good was Bali Mumba’s cameo for Norwich City against Swansea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sanders & Ben Mouncer look back on a great week for Norwich City - are Daniel Farke’s Canaries officially back? The front four are all looking threatening at the moment - who is the stand out performer? The lads also debate who is Norwich City's most important player at the moment and forecast what will happen in this week's games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers - otherwise known as our own Steve Sanders and our own Scottish maestro, commentator and journalist Stuart Hodge to look back on a great week for Norwich City with three wins on the bounce. There is a lot of love for Mario Vrancic - is he more than a super sub? The lads also predict what they think will happen at Tuesday's trip to Brentford which takes place the day this podcast is published! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Michael Bailey, The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent, is joined by former Canaries press officer, Ben Mouncer & BBC Radio Norfolk commentator Chris Goreham. This week we're talking strikers as Daniel Farke put in Jordan Hugill & Adam Idah for the win at Rotherham. Is that the right combination going forward? We also look ahead to a busy schedule what have you made of the season so far? And with the transfer window now closed - is it time the club's most valuable assets delivered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Michael Bailey, The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent, is joined by former Canaries striker Dean Ashton & numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers - otherwise known as our own Steve Sanders.  Dean gives his assessment on the season so far including the playing squad and the manager and his own expectations for the rest of the season.  Also, with the domestic window closing this week - can Norwich keep hold of their remaining star players?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by former Canaries programme editor, Dan Brigham and songsmith and joker, Jon Rogers to discuss all the latest news from Carrow Road. On this week's pod we pick the bones from defeat at the hands of Wayne Rooney's Derby County and say farewell to Ben Godfrey & Timm Klose - do Norwich need to make moves in the domestic window to replace them? We also look ahead to Norwich's trip to Rotherham.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by chief @NCFCnumbers - otherwise known as our own Steve Sanders & assistant editor at footy magazine When Saturday Comes, Ffion Thomas to discuss all the latest news from Carrow Road. On this week's pod we discuss the defeat at Bournemouth and the main talking point - was it the right call for Todd Cantwell & Emi Buendia to be left out of the squad? Should the pair be allowed to leave at on their own terms? We also look ahead to the visit of Wayne Rooney and his young Derby side to Carrow Road.  You can start a subscription to The Athletic for a best ever deal of £1 per month for a limited time, right now! Just head to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by former Canaries  press officer, Ben Mouncer and current City Women’s captain, Millie Daviss to discuss all the latest news from Carrow Road. On this week's show we look back on last weekend's draw with Preston, Barcelona's pursuit of Max Aarons and Michael talks about his interview with former Norwich striker Steven Naismith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey - The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent - is joined by Canaries stats guru @NCFCnumbers - otherwise known as our own Steve Sanders and PA Media journalist and Norwich fan, Jim van Wijk to wallow in the joy of finally getting a win at Huddersfield at the weekend. The guys also look ahead to a reunion with Alex Neil and his Preston side and they also take a look at City's most valuable players - the crown jewels - who should stay and who should go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey - The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent -  is joined by former club press officer, Ben Mouncer and former Canaries  programme editor, Dan Brigham to look ahead to the upcoming season and discuss the latest transfer news coming out of Carrow Road.     Also this week: - Norwich’s Luton loss and pre-season preparations - We catch up with Not The Top 20’s George Elek on what the Championship this season has in store for Norwich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders & Stuart Hodge take on the roles of Daniel Farke, Staurt Webber and the Norwich recruitment team to decide who stays, who goes and who would be ideal signings for Norwich next season. The lads also answer questions from listeners.  You can read all of Michael's articles for free for 30 days -simply go to theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up and try us out without paying a penny. You’ll also be able to listen to our entire podcast network ad-free… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders & Ben Mouncer round up Norwich City's final game of the season that saw a heavy defeat at Manchester City. Looking forward the guys discuss the new faces that have come in the door at Carrow Road, who else they should sign and who should leave. Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, just go to theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by  Stuart Hodge and Jon Rogers to debate what should happen next to give Norwich the best chance of bouncing back. The lads discuss another hugely disappointing defeat in the final home game of the  season - why did the wheels come off so severely against Burnley? Is there anything Daniel Farke should be doing to arrest the decline and how much of it is down to the quality of the squad? Also, is the criticism of  Tod Cantwell's hair and social media activity warranted? Plus, Michael rounds up all of Norwich's early business in the transfer market.  Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Ben Mouncer and former Norwich City striker Dean Ashton as relegation from the Premier League is confirmed with a heavy defeat at home to West Ham.Why have heads dropped? Was this the worst performance of the season and can Norwich bounce straight back up?  Access to The Athletic is currently free for 30 days simply heads to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod ti sign up!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders & Phil Daley to look back on Norwich City's defeat at fellow strugglers Watford.Hear thoughts on a better performance and even a goal that ultimately ended with the familiar taste of defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's  Michael Bailey, Steve Sanders are joined by Norwich City legend Darren Huckerby to discuss Norwich City's dreadful run of form  since the return of football that has seen no wins, no points and no goals. Huckerby questions the recruitment made by the club and highlights the players that are just not good enough for the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Tom Parsley & Steve Sanders to pick through the wreckage of  yet another defeat - this time at the hands of Arsenal. Are Daniel Farke's tactics too naive? Will the club be able to persuade Todd Cantwell to play in the Championship next season?  Access to The Athletic is free for 30 days right now.  Simply go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Ben Mouncer & Andrew Lawn  to look back on City's last-gasp defeat to Manchester Untied in the FA Cup. They assess a plucky performance whilst being down to ten men and Stuart Hodge asks what is wrong with Teemu Pukki?  To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription with The Athletic for a limited time only. Go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up for less than £3 a month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and Stuart Hodge to look back on a second home defeat in the Premier League in a week this time at the hands of Everton. Are Norwich's slim hopes of survival over? How much is manager Daniel Farke to blame with his selection or is it just a case of a lack of quality in the squad? To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription with The Athletic for a limited time only. Go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up for less than £3 a month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Stuart Hodge and Ben Mouncer to react to  Norwich City's heavy defeat at the hands of Southampton.  Is hope of avoiding relegation lost? Are there any positives to take from the performance?   Manger Daniel Farke also shares his post-match thoughts with Michael.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and Stuart Hodge to look ahead to Norwich City's Premier League restart - is a 'Great Escape" possible? To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription with The Athletic for a limited time only - go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by Jon Rogers, Dan O’Hagan and Steve Sanders to debate how Norwich should line up to give them the best chance of avoiding relegation when Premier League football returns next week To celebrate the return of football you can now enjoy access to The Athletic for free for 30 days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City  correspondent speaks to Canaries boss Daniel Farke ahead of the return of Premier League football. On the third anniversary of Farke's appointment Michael, Steve Sanders and Ben Walden discuss the gaffer's best moments and take on a special Farke quiz. The lads round things off by reliving an uplifting opening day fixture against Colchester  To celebrate the return of football you can now enjoy access toThe Athletic for free for 30 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can enjoy The Athletic for free for 90 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by stats guru Steve Sanders & former Canaries Press Officer Ben Mouncer. The guys discuss how Project Restart might affect Norwich's future, the famous quiz is back and there is a misty eyed look back at a famous play off victory over a team called Ipswich Town.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can enjoy The Athletic for free for 90 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can enjoy The Athletic for free for 90 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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To read Michael's Norwich City articles in full, subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already  Go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to take advantage of our 90 Day Free Trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Norwich City and Wales striker Iwan Roberts reveals his complete footballer — based on those he played alongside - whilst having a coffee with The Athletic's Michael Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey and former Canaries press officer Ben Mouncer are joined by the ex-Norwich defender Russell Martin. Russ is one of only three players to be promoted with the club on three separate occasions. He's also the current manager of MK Dons. He discusses his various ups and downs at Carrow Road, the difficulties he faced in the latter stages of his career and his surprise start in management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more great Norwich City content make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get 40% off a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod. That works out at around just £3 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more great Norwich City content make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get 40% off a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod. That works out at around just £3 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more great Norwich City content make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get 40% off a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod. That works out at around just £3 a month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more great Norwich City content make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get 40% off a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com and using the promo code 'norwichpod'. That works out at around just £3 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more great Norwich City content make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get a free trial and 40% off a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com/Norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by Ben Walden  and former Norwich Winger Cédric Anselin to look back on pushing Liverpool close and the dazzling display of Todd Cantwell. Michael pays tribute to Justin Fashanu and speaks to Norwich keeper Tim Krul who could be in line for a recall to the Dutch national team....and of course there is another Hodge Spot! And by listening to this podcast you can get a 40% discount on subscription by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey sits down for a cup of tea and a chat with Norwich City right back Sam Byram. And by listening to this podcast you can get a 40% discount on subscription by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich stats guru Steve Sanders and former Carrow Road press officer Ben Mouncer to assess the January transfer window. Plus, they discuss Norwich drawing a must-win game, why Pukki needs help and a look ahead to Liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich stats guru Steve Sanders and journalist Chris Reeve to discuss whether they'd prefer an FA Cup win or Premier League survival. They look at the potential of Jamal Lewis and Michael has a misunderstanding with Mario Vrancic over assists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich City Twitter stats guru NCFC Numbers, aka Steve Sanders, and live for the first time in Norwich, Stuart Hodge, to discuss a first win in 10 Premier League games for the Canaries, at the expense of Bournemouth. Plus the panel look ahead to the trip to Tottenham and whether Ondrej Duda is the shooting number 10 that Norwich have been missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by former Norwich & England striker Dean Ashton and Jon Punt from the Along Come Norwich podcast to find the positives from a thrashing at the hands of Manchester United and discuss what it would take for Norwich to avoid relegation. Stuart Hodge gives his unique take on two new signings and Christoph Zimmermann speaks to Michael post-match at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by commentator Dan O'Hagan and stats guru Steve Sanders to discuss the latest transfer news surrounding Norwich City, Steve Hodge talks football heaven in the latest 'Hodge Spot' and Michael speaks to FA Cup hat-trick hero Adam Idah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey ponders whether the Spurs result was a point gained or two dropped as he speaks to head coach Daniel Farke, Grant Hanley and Mario Vrančić. Michael looks for reasons to be positive with journalist Chris Goreham whilst The Hodge Spot goes off on a VAR rant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich legend Darren Huckerby and journalist Jim van Wijk to look back on 2019 and Darren shares memories of his arrival at Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Club legend Darren Huckerby joins The Athletic's Michael Bailey and journalist and Norwich fan Jim Van Wijk to look back on the Canaries' impressive performance at Leicester. Plus, you can hear from Norwich City's youngest ever player Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders to look back on a disappointing trip to the south coast, being sliced open at home by the Blades and to try and find reasons to be cheerful ahead of facing high-flying Leicester. Michael also talks about his recent interview with former Carrow Road favourite Craig Fleming. Subscribe to The Athletic now  and get a 40% discount by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and Ben Mouncer to look back on an eventful draw with Arsenal and preview this week's games with contributions from Kenny McLean & Teemu Pukki. Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes.SIGN UP NOW: http://theathletic.com/ukpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey and his panel of Norwich City experts debate their team of the decade. Plus, Tim Krul reflects on the much-needed victory at Goodison Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices