29.01.07 - O'TOOLE INTERNATIONAL CALL-UP

Mark O'Toole

Norwich's Academy left back Mark O'Toole has been called up into the Irish Under-18 squad that will play a friendly against the Netherlands in Dublin (Richmond Park) on February 7th. The Irish are looking to pull a strong squad together for next season's Under-19 UEFA Championship and O'Toole gains an early chance to impress in that process. Mark has already represented Ireland at schoolboy level and joins a seemlingly never-ending Colney - Dublin link with Michael Spillane (Under-19) and Gareth Matthews and Kurtis Byrne (Under-17) currently all regularly involved in international football with the Emerald Isle.

28.01.07 - FONCY AGM MINUTES On 8th January the FONCY AGM took place at Carrow Road. Chairman John Landamore oversaw proceeding and reported on another successful year for FONCY. For more information on the past year's achievements, the minutes of the AGM and associated financial reports and links are now available by clicking here or on the picture right.

28.01.07 - GERMANY TOURNAMENT PICTURE GALLERY We are now pleased to present a selection of photos from the recent Thedinghausen Under-11 tournament. For the picture gallery click here or on the photo left. For the tournament report click here.

23.01.07 - MATTHEWS HEADS IRELAND TO VICTORY - AGAIN

Norwich's Gareth Matthews was on target for the Republic of Ireland Under-17's against Italy in a 1-0 win at Home Farm's Whitehall ground in Dublin this evening. The goal came from a header following a free-kick on 22 minutes and was Matthews' second strike for the Irish this season following his header against Azerbaijan in September. The Irish squad is warming up for their UEFA Championship Second Round Qualifying Group in Germany in March. Gareth was joined in today's match by Kurtis Byrne who had a 45 minute run-out against the Italians. The boys can go through it all again on Thursday when there is a second friendly against the same opposition in Dublin.

Gareth Matthews with Kurtis Byrne and Kris Renton

21.01.07 - ONE WIN, ONE DEFEAT AT CHELSEA
	Two City youth teams suffered differing fortunes at Chelsea on Saturday. The Under-18's went down 2-1 but played their part in an enjoyable game. Seb Muddel was the City goalscorer. The Under-16's menwhile picked up a notable 2-1 victory against the Blues. The full report with photos is available by clicking here or on the photo left.

21.01.07 - GERMANY TOURNAMENT REPORT AND PHOTOS We are now pleased to be able to present the FONCY report from last weekend's Under-11 Indoor Tournmant in Germany. A great tournament proved an interesting experience for all at the "Jugendfoerderkreis-Cup" in Thedinghausen near Bremen. The full report with photos is available by clicking here or on the photo right. A further selection of photos will be published soon.

Thedinghausen Team Group (click for enlargement)

15.01.07 - TOUGH GOING IN GERMANY An Academy Under-11 squad found the going tough in Thedinghausen in Germany at the weekend when they took part in the "Jugendfoerderkreis-Cup" indoor tournament. The competition was full of top quality sides from the German Bundesliga, whose players have been playing indoor football for two to three months each year and City ended up finishing in 14th place. Nevertheless, the experience gained travelling abroad and mixing with these sides will be invaluable as the youngsters develop. The tournament was excellently run and we look forward to presenting a full report in the next few days.

15.01.07 - CANARIES FALL TO THE LIONS Norwich Under-18's lost out 2-0 to Millwall at Colney on Saturday. Schoolboy Declan Rudd made his debut at this age group in goal while professionals Rossi Jarvis and Michael Spillane took the chance to gain some match practice. For the full match report and photos click here or on the picture right.

Jugendfoerderkreis-Cup

12.01.07 - UNDER-11's TRAVEL TO GERMANY An Academy Under-11 squad travel to Germany this weekend for the "Jugendfoerderkreis-Cup" indoor tournament in the small town of Thedinghausen just outside Bremen. City took part last year ( Report ) and Ricky Martin found the tournament very well organised with top quality participants and returns again this year for what is sure to be another great experience for this young group. This FONCY Website will be reporting from the competition, which does however mean that the Under-18 match report will be delayed ths weekend.

12.01.07 - CANARIES GO OUT TO MAGPIES - PICTURES Norwich bowed out of the F.A. Youth Cup yesterday evening, going down 3-1 to Newcastle United at St. James' Park. Chris Martin put Norwich 1-0 up on 23 minutes but in eleven fateful minutes directly before half-time the Canaries conceded three goals. The second-half saw Norwich hold their own again after the shock of the quick goals and indeed the Academy youngsters saw two chances cleared off the line, but it wasn't to be. For the full match report and photos click here or on the picture right.

08.01.07 - CITY COMPLETE IPSWICH DOUBLE City's Under-18 side warmed up for next Wednesday's Youth Cup match at Newcastle in the best possible fashion on Saturday. Goals from Alvin Quaye and Michael Spillane saw the youngsters complete a 2-0 win at Ipswich, which also meant a double over our local rivals this season. For the full match report and photos click here or on the picture left.

07.01.07 - TWENTY QUESTIONS WITH JAMIE EAMES We continue John Landamore's series of "Twenty Questions" today with midfielder Jamie Eames the next scholar in the spotlight. Look out for further profiles through out the season.

04.01.07 - FONCY AGM GOES AHEAD AS PLANNED! Contrary to our announcemnet earlier today we can now confirm that the FONCY AGM for 2006 will go ahead at Carrow next Monday evening. With the reserve team game against Oxford for that evening called off, it looked as though the FONCY AGM would have to be postponed. However this afternoon Kevan Platt informed us that a reserve team friendly has now been scheduled against Spurs for Monday, giving FONCY the chance to go ahead as originally planned.

The Chairman would like to apologise for any inconvenience the announcements may have caused to invited guests and supporters - your invitations now hold good and we look forward to seeing you on Monday!

03.01.07 - NEWCASTLE CUP MATCH PREVIEW Just before Christmas the date was set for City's F.A. Youth Cup 4th Round match at Newcastle United. City will appear at St. James Park next Wednesday 10th January for a 7pm kick-off. For parents and fans travelling to the match, Newcastle will open their East Stand with admission costing £3 for adults and £1.50 for children.

City's Under'18s last travelled to Newcastle at the beginning of the season, going down 3-1 in an Academy match, and with Newcastle currently third in their Academy Group a tough encounter can be expected. However there are also good omens for the match. In 2001/02 season City faced The Magpies at Carrow Road in the Youth Cup 3rd Round and went through 2-1 (Hayes, Woodrow). We wish the Norwich youngsters all the best for their big match. Before next week's encounter City recommence their Academy season after the Christmas break on Saturday with the short trip to Ipswich (11.00 am kick-off).