On The Ball - A show about Norwich City

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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 an...

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 t...

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 t...

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 tran...

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...

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 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 we...

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

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 tr...

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 s...

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 Norwic...

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...

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 t...

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.  H...

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 val...

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 Cha...

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 sig...

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 aroun...

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 declin...

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/norwichp...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...