28.09.03 - YOUNG ACADEMY KEEPER ON THE BENCH AGAINST CRYSTAL PALACE

Fifteen-year-old keeper Joe Lewis became City's youngest ever player to make it onto the substitutes bench when he was drafted in to replace an injured Paul Crichton for Saturday's first team encounter against Crystal Palace at Carrow Road. As reported two weeks ago, Lewis came close to an appearance on the bench against Burnley when Robert Green was unwell prior to the match. City's number one recovered in time to play, even so it was a massive vote of confidence for Lewis from Nigel Worthington and that was reinforced on Saturday when he was drafted in to replace Crichton. With Tuesday night's home fixture against Reading looming it might come to soon for Crichton to recover, so it could be another day off school for Joe.

Joe Lewis, pictured with an England U16 Man of the Match Award last season

28.09.03 - ANOTHER BLACKBURN DOUBLE SEALS WIN AGAINST HORNETS

City's Under-19 Academy increased their unbeaten run to four games and sealed their first away victory of the Academy season at Watford yesterday. Lee Blackburn (left) continued his run of goals with a brace, with Greg Crane and an own goal from Watford completing the scoring. Read the match report by clicking here or on the picture.

25.09.03 - TWO OFF AS RESERVES LOSE TO COBBLERS

Norwich City Reserves lost for the second time in three weeks to Northampton yesterday afternoon at Colney. Trialist Alex Rhodes (right) from Newmarket Town put in a good display as did the Academy's David Chick. Ryan Jarvis scored from the penalty spot but red cards for Greg Crane and Keith Briggs meant City were always going to be struggling to get something from the game which ended in a 2-1 defeat. Read the match report by clicking here or on the picture.

21.09.03 - CITY ACADEMY MAINTAIN 100% HOME RECORD

City's Under-19 Academy maintained their 100% home record with a comfortable 3-0 against Leicester at Colney on Saturday. Robert Eagle (left) scored after only ninety seconds with Lee Blackburn and schoolboy Andrew Fisk getting the other goals. Top Canary was nevertheless Joe Lewis with another commanding performance in goal. Read the match report by clicking here or on the picture.

17.09.03 - NEW KICK-OFF TIME AGAINST LEICESTER U19s

Saturday sees the next Academy Under-19 game at Colney against Leicester City. Having won both home Academy league games this season Aidy Boothroyd's side will be looking to keep up their 100% home record. They can expect a tough game against the Foxes, who last visited Colney in March and took away a point against a young Norwich side in a 0-0 draw.

Why not try to get along? Kick-off time for this match has now been confirmed as 12 noon.

15.09.03 - SUNDAYS AT COLNEY

John Landmore was at Colney on sunday and took a photographic look at a busy Academy match day for some of the younger age-groups. The photos show scenes from both on and off the pitch during sunday's games against teams from Millwall. See the full report and photos by clicking here or on the picture.

14.09.03 - GREAT COMEBACK AGAINST FULHAM / LEWIS ON CALL FOR FIRST TEAM SQUAD

City's Under-19 Academy team staged a storming second-half comeback after being three goals adrift to take a share of the points at Fulham on Saturday. Adam Smith (left) had a hand in all three second-half goals scored by Lee Blackburn, Greg Crane and Matthew Halliday. Shane Herbert was making his league debut in goal with the big talking point the inclusion of 15 year-old Joe Lewis in City's first team squad for the day's clash against Burnley at Carrow Road. Read the match report by clicking here or on the picture.

11.09.03 - HENDERSON DOUBLE IN ANOTHER 3-2 RESERVE DEFEAT

Academy players again featured strongly in yesterday's Reserve defeat at Peterborough, the second 3-2 defeat for the Reserves in successive games. Nevertheless it was a much improved performance compared to last week's reverse at Northampton, with England Under-19 striker Ian Henderson grabbing two goals. Academy third-year scholar David Chick (right) also put in a good performance at left-back. Read the match report with photos by clicking here or on the picture.

10.09.03 - SUNDAYS AT COLNEY

Although the reporting on this website concentrates on the Under-19's, the Academy is of course very active in the younger age groups and a significant amount of funds raised by FONCY also go towards these younger groups.

Sunday mornings is a busy time at Colney with various games and training throughout the season from Under-9 to Under-15 level. For an overview of this season's activities click here or see the appropriate section in the "Teams / Results" section.

08.09.03 - CANARIES IN COMMAND AGAINST BRISTOL CITY

Norwich City's Under-19 side won convincingly 4-1 against Bristol City on Saturday, although it wasn't until the second half that the Canaries turned on the style following an equaliser from Bristol immediately after the break. City's scorers were Josh Clarke, Danny Crow with two and Olly Willis. Joe Long scored for the visitors. Top Canary was Danny Crow, who laid on passes for the other two goals as well as hitting two himself. Read the match report by clicking here or on the picture.

05.09.03 - NEW KICK-OFF TIME

Saturday sees the next Academy Under-19 game at Colney against Bristol City. Why not try to get along? Kick-off time for this match has now been confirmed as 12 noon.

03.09.03 - BLACKBURN STRIKE NOT ENOUGH FOR RESERVES

Academy players featured strongly in today's Pontins Reserve Cup defeat at Northampton, the second cup defeat City has suffered this season at the hands of The Cobblers. Goals from Jason Shakell and Lee Blackburn were not enough to prevent a 3-2 defeat. Read the match report with photos by clicking here or on the picture.