The outcome of the World Cup is still some two weeks away, but there was a sure sign that the season here in this country is just around the corner as Norwich City's Academy squad returned back from their summer break on Saturday. Joining the Academy as first year scholars are Jamar Loza [Striker], Remi Matthews [Keeper], Taylor McKenzie [Defender], Jason Dobbs [Midfield], Michael Clunan [Midfield], Sam Kelly [Midfield], Dean Florence [Midfield] and Theo Jones [Defender]. The squad was welcomed back by Ricky Martin who was also helped in the presentation by Neil Adams, Colin Watts, Educational Officer Ben Smith and Physio Damien Bowyer. The 2010/2011 Academy fixtures are due out on July 12th, but listed below are the pre-season fixtures: Under-18's Pre-Season Programme 2010/11 Date Opponents Venue Kick-Off Tuesday 20th July Luton Town U17s Colney 12.00pm Saturday 24th July Peterborough United Colney 11.00am Saturday 31st July Southend United Colney 11.30am Wednesday 4th August Norfolk County U18s Colney 5.30pm Saturday 7th August Colchester United Colney 11.00am Saturday 14th August West Ham United Colney 11.00am Saturday 21st August First Academy League game of season     The FONCY Website will of course provide extensive coverage of all the pre-season action. Photos

Report and Photos courtesy of John Landamore.