News Archive

AUGUST 2004

18.08.04 - NEXT WEBSITE UPDATES

No sooner does the Academy League start and your webmaster goes and organises a holiday!

But fear not, around September 1st we will back again with reports and action from the first two leagues games and updates on all other Academy news.

18.08.04 - ACADEMY LEAGUE START

Saturday sees the Academy Under-18 side kick-off their League programme with a home game against Leeds United (11am kick-off at Colney). City have not faced United at this level since the Youth Cup Semi-Final games in 1992/93.

A week later the Yorkshire connection continues with a trip to Huddersfield Town.

The summary page for the new season is available here or via the Teams/Results section.

17.08.04 - JACK CONSTANCE MEMORIAL CUP

City's Under-18 side ran out comfortable 4-0 winners in this year's Jack Constance Memorial Cup match at Beccles on Monday night.

Before the game was halted five minutes early due to a thunderstorm, goals from Seb Muddel, John Bell and Luke Daly together with an own-goal had already ensured that the Academy would retain the cup in this now traditional fixture.

For the full match report with photos click here or on the picture right.

12.08.04 - DOUBLE DANISH DELIGHT

AAB Logo City's Academy side completed their four-day training camp in Denmark this evening with a 2-0 victory over AGF.

This win came after they had recorded a similar victory over Aalborg on Tuesday. Seb Muddel scored both goals against Aalborg, but it was the turn of wingers Robert Eagle and Nicky Howell to get on the scoresheet today.

Youth Development Officer Colin Watts, who travelled with the team along with David Williams and Physio Henna Horth, insisted that everyone benefited from the trip and the team had worked hard both in training and during the 2 games.

12.08.04 - OPEN DAY AND AUCTION A SUCCESS

FONCY again had successful Open Day at Carrow Road last sunday.

Sales of old training kit from Colney and souvenirs together with the now traditional auction raised a total amount approaching Ł5000 for FONCY funds.

We have now completed our report on the days events, available here or by clicking on the picture right.

10.08.04 - MUDDEL DOUBLE AS CITY WIN 2-0 IN DENMARK

AAB Logo City's Under-18 Academy side, who are currently in Denmark, recorded a 2-0 win over Aalborg this afternoon.

Against David's Nielson's current club both goals came from Under-16 striker Seb Muddel, who also picked up the Man Of The Match award.

The Canaries go on to face AGF from Aarhus on Thursday before returning home in time to catch the start of Premier League action at Carrow Road on Saturday.

10.08.04 - LIONS TAMED IN PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES

Last Saturday saw the Norwich Academy Under-18 side record a 3-1 win in a friendly against Millwall at Colney before heading off for a training camp in Denmark.

The Under-16's had to be content with a 2-2 draw against their counterparts from The New Den.

For the reports and photos click here or on the picture right.

05.08.04 - MILLWALL THEN DENMARK

Norwich City's Under-18 Academy side entertain Millwall in a friendly at Colney on Saturday (11.30am kick-off) before heading off to Denmark for a training camp with two friendlies next week. City are set to face Aalborg (David Nielson's club) and AGF (Aarhus) during the course of their stay.

Sunday of course sees the FONCY Memorabilia Auction at the Club Open Day. We will report from the Millwall friendly and the Open Day early next week.

03.08.04 - WATFORD FESTIVAL

Most of the younger age groups at the Norwich Academy were involved in the Watford International Festival of Football over the weekend, with FONCY again pleased to be able to sponsor travel costs to the event.

Results varied across the groups but as ever the experience will have done all the teams a power of good with opposition from other English club Academies and abroad.

A mention goes to the Under-14's who won their goup against Coventry, Hvidovre and Brondby before going on to win a play-off game against another Danish side, Naesby.

Further details from the festival website.

02.08.04 - UNDER-18 ACADEMY FIXTURE LIST

With just three weeks to go to the start of Acdemy Under-18 League, we are pleased to be able to publish the full fixture list.

City kick-off with a home game at Colney against Leeds United on August 21st. City have not faced United at this level since the Youth Cup Semi-Final games in 1992/93. A week later the Yorkshire connection continues with a trip to Huddersfield Town.

The full fixture list can be found in our newly prepared summary page for the new season available here or via the Teams/Results section.

	City's Academy side completed their four-day training camp in Denmark this evening with a 2-0 victory over AGF. This win came after they had recorded a similar victory over Aalborg on Tuesday. Seb Muddel scored both goals against Aalborg, but it was the turn of wingers Robert Eagle and Nicky Howell to get on the scoresheet today.
Youth Development Officer Colin Watts, who travelled with the team along with David Williams and Physio Henna Horth, insisted that everyone benefited from the trip and the team had worked hard both in training and during the 2 games.

	City's Under-18 Academy side, who are currently in Denmark, recorded a 2-0 win over Aalborg this afternoon. Against David's Nielson's current club both goals came from Under-16 striker Seb Muddel, who also picked up the Man Of The Match award.
The Canaries go on to face AGF from Aarhus on Thursday before returning home in time to catch the start of Premier League action at Carrow Road on Saturday.