27.07.06 - CITY IN FOYLE CUP SEMI

	Norwich City Under-16's have had a successful week at the Foyle Cup in Derry so far. A successful qualifying group stage, including a 2-0 win against Glentoran, saw the young side reach today's quarter-final.
The quarter-final, against a Representative XI from the Irish NE Counties Schoolboys League, was won 2-0 and City now go on to face Dundalk Schools in Friday's semi-final at Derry City's Brandywell ground. Up to date news over the weekend will be available at www.foylecup.typepad.com.

27.07.06 - CAVE-BROWN IN FINAL

Scotland Under-19's have reached the final of this year's UEFA Under-19 Championship in Poland this week. Norwich's former Academy defender Andrew Cave-Brown has been an ever-present for the Scots at right-back to help them on their way. Scotland seemed unlikely to reach the final stages after a 2-2 draw with Portugal and a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Spain. However a final group game win against Turkey (3-2) saw them though. The Scots beat the Czech Republic 1-0 last night in Poland to reach an unlikely final on Saturday. Here they will again face the impressive Spaniards and will be hoping for a better result than in their group encounter. The final will be live on Eurosport on Saturday at 7pm UK time. Their progress in the tournament also means that Scotland have qualified for the World Under-20 Championships to be staged in Canada next year.

Andrew Cave-Brown

24.07.06 - A GAME OF TWO HALVES AT DISS

The Academy Under-18 side came away from Diss with a 5-0 win on Saturday, all the goals coming in the second-half. Tom Miller (left) claimed the man of the match award for a fine performance over ninety minutes, while Scottish striker Chris Renton again put in a good display when he came off the bench. City's next game at Under-18 level is against Colchester United at Colney on Saturday, after which they travel to Denmark for a training camp and two friendlies. For the full match report click here or on the picture left.

23.07.06 - UNDER-16's IN DERRY Ricky Martin takes a mixed squad of Under-15's and Under-16's to Northern Ireland next week to participate in the Foyle Cup in Derry.

The City Squad has a week of competition starting off with three group games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Three further games follow through to Saturday to give the boys a busy week. City's group fixtures are against the SE Soccer Academy from the Republic of Ireland, Glentoran and a local Strabane Select team. We wish the boys and staff a successful and enjoyable trip and hope to bring you some updates here during the course of the week.

16.07.06 - UNDER-18's UP AND RUNNING

The Academy Under-18 side played their first pre-season friendly at Colney yesterday and ran out 5-1 winners against Waltham Forest. New scholar Kris Renton scored two goals with Seb Muddel and Chris Martin (2) the others on the scoresheet. With John Landamore unwell at home, our match report comes from Philip Baldwin today. Many thanks to Philip and get well soon John! The next friendly is at Diss Town next Saturday (3pm) and we all hope John will be back in "action" then. For the full match report click here or on the picture left.

16.07.06 - UNDER-18 LEAGUE FIXTURES 2006/07 The Academy has kindly provided us the full list of fixtures for the 2006/07 seasson. City kick-off with a home game against Sheffield United on 19th August, a side they beat in the Youth Cup a couple of year's ago. The following week Norwich face the long trip to Newcastle United. For the full list of fixtures click here or on the logo right. Kick-off times will be added later.

16.07.06 - ROSS KELLY PLAYER PROFILE John Landamore's review of the new scholars finishes for the meantime by taking a look at Ross Kelly. The midfield player hails from Huntingdon and even got a run out for the Reserves as a schoolboy last year. The profile includes the traditional Q+A section and some comments from Academy Manager Ricky Martin. We will pick up on our regular series of player profiles again when the new season gets under way.

08.07.06 - YOUNGSTERS PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE We can now give an update on the pre-season schedule for the younger age groups in the Academy at Under-16 and below. The highlight is a trip to Ireland for the Under-16's to take part in the Foyle Cup in Derry. For the Under-18 pre-season details (already published) click here.

Date Age Group Opponents Kick-Off 24th-29th July U15/16's Foyle Cup in Derry   5th August U16's Southend United (H) 12.00pm 6th August U10,11,12,13's Southend United (H) 12.00pm 11th August U15/16's Histon Academy (H) 2.00pm 12th August U16's Tottenham (H) 12.00pm 13th August U9,11,13's Rushden (H) 12.00pm

Date Age Group Opponents Kick-Off 20th Aug U9,10,11,12's Colchester (H) 11.00am 25th Aug U13/14's, U15/16's Colchester (H) 2.00pm 26th Aug U16's Rushden (H) 12.00pm 27th Aug U10,12,14's Rushden (H) 12.00pm 1st Sept U15/16's Southend (H) 2.00pm

08.07.06 - DAMON LATHROPE PLAYER PROFILE John Landamore continues our review of next season's new scholars by taking a look at Damon Lathrope. The midfield player joins Norwich from Cambridge United. The profile includes the traditional Q+A section and some comments from Academy Manager Ricky Martin. Look out for further profiles during the summer.

05.07.06 - ACADEMY START / PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE The new Academy Under-18 squad checked into Colney on Sunday ahead of pre-season training start this week. Nigel Worthington and Neil Doncaster joined Academy Manager Ricky Martin and Under-18 coach David Williams in welcoming the scholars and signing contracts with the new first year arrivals. For more details click here or on the photo right.