The On The Ball podcast returns from the international break to find Norwich City still hovering outside the Championship play-offs after a 1-1 draw at Stoke City. Obviously, that's not the most momentous result of the season, so once host Steve Sanders and guests Zoe Morgan and Craig Draycott are done assessing Crnac's debut goal, the loss of Marcelino Nunez and the lobworthiness of George Long, they set about investigating the important stuff: the whereabouts of Splat The Cat. And there's still time for some post-Jack Wilshere arrival chat, the latest Glen love-in, a baby Emiliano correction, and Craig takes on one of the great questions of our time in Gunn To The Head...Kenny or Tettey?

It's the feelgood pod of the year! Sometimes it's difficult to be anything but positive - and after a 4-0 win for Norwich City over Hull City, with some free-flowing, progressive football under a new coach, The On The Ball podcast has come over all glass-half-full. Host Steve Sanders, and guests Dan Brigham, Ryan Livermore and The Pink Un's Connor Southwell, get the joy of talking high presses, winning midfield battles, wind-assisted penalty misses, Sainz's explosion in form and Kamara's less than warm welcome. Plus, breaking our silence on the unsilence, The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke becomes the first person ever to pick out Frankie & Benny's as a Norwich highlight, Connor talks corners (specifically his hatred for short ones), we remember Dion Dublin's farewell tour and Javier Garrido's one great cross, and Dan promptly forgets everything that was discussed in the previous hour during Ryan quiz.

It's eight and out for the Canaries, as the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the game that ended the winning run at Carrow Road, the 1-1 draw with Bristol City. Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers) bravely soldiers through cold with Dan Brigham and Dave Freezer, as the panel give overdue praise in the direction of Gunn Jr, question the timing of that Sainz run, get the abacuses out to work out what Norwich City need to nail down a top-six spot, and talk through the impact on fans of the new Sky Sports EFL deal. Plus, Allan Russell meets Russell Allan, dreaming of Westy on the pitch at Wembley, why warmth equals wins, and the best anecdote involving Mark Barham and a tortoise you'll hear all season... Get it while it's hot!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

Well...what were we worried about? An On The Ball Norwich City Podcast to enjoy about a game worth remembering, as the Canaries got (another) one over their old rivals Ipswich Town with a 1-0 win on Saturday. A panel of Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers), Dan Brigham, Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore relive the supercharged atmosphere on a memorable day at Carrow Road, sing the praises of free-kick hero Marcelino Nunez, laud Wagner's grown-up tactics, and mention the 15-year run quite a lot. Plus, the poor man's Paul Lambert and the Ben Pearson tribute act, crying and booing through an enjoyable game of football, and Ryan's quiz goes all Film 2009. Post-derby day joy from beginning to end!

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?

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.

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?

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!

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!

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?

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?  

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. 

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! 

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. 

For the first time in quite some time, the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast does not follow a win, after the Canaries' 3-1 Easter Monday defeat at Leicester. The panel of NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders), Dan Brigham and Dave Powles review that, before moving on to the positivity of the comeback win over Plymouth, Gabriel Sara's free-kick nearly moment and Norwich City's new role as the Championship's new corner routine kings. And then there is, of course, the look ahead to quite an important derby game... Plus, a look back at those Stuart Webber comments, a new horse-based celebration idea for Ashley Barnes, being sick in tube carriages, and answer to the age-long question: 'What Are Norwich City Actually Good At?'.

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.

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 

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…

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!

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!

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! 

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.

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.

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! 

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. 

The On The Ball Norwich City Podcast turns 150 episodes old! And celebrated by doing what it's done for the previous 149 episodes: talking about the football. Luckily the Canaries obliged with a thumping 3-0 win at Stoke for the anniversary pod, so it was celebrations all round. NCFCNumbers (aka Steve Sanders), Zoe Morgan, and Radio Norfolk Sport Editor & Norwich City commentator Phil Daley revisit the away win that put the Yellows firmly in the top six, rejoice in the wonder of Sara, ask if Stoke is still a difficult place to go, and debate who's getting Player of the Season. Plus...playing Snog, Marry, Avoid with the Norwich City defence, a review of Onel & Jonny on the mic from one of their peers, Iwan's mystery sit-down goal, and lots of people not called Chris being called Chris. It was a chaotic way to turn 150!

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. 

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. 

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

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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

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

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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..

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Five goals, five goalscorers beginning with S - some sort of sorcery... Episode 149 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast deals with the alliterative, but also revels in a thumping 5-0 win for Norwich City over Rotherham on Saturday that lifted Norwich City into the top six. NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders) is joined by Ryan Livermore and Radio Norfolk Norwich City commentator Chris Goreham to run the rule over the Canaries and their historically poor opponents, dish out a bit of praise to Jack Stacey and Jacob Sorensen, and discuss who did it better: Sainz or Sara. And they're still not over THAT red card either, so the Sainz-Howson brush off gets the On The Ball treatment too. Plus, life as Cinderella's understudy, some new kids on the commentary block for Chris, and stick around until the end for Quiz Boreham - quite possibly Ryan's finest quiz to date...

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