30.03.07 - BUSY EASTER SCHEDULE
	There is again a busy Easter holiday schedule for the Academy schoolboy age-groups at Colney this year. Here is a summary of some of the highlights. The Under-15's are away for an extended weekend this weekend with two games at Aston Villa (Saturday 11.30am) and Birmingham City (Monday 2pm). Tuesday 3rd April (1pm) sees the Under-11's and Under-12's take on Hatfield in friendlies.
Danish visitors come to Colney on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April. The Under-16's take on Steen Nedergaard's Hvidovre IF (April 4th, 2pm) and the Under-12's and Under-13's taken on Lyngby BK (April 5th, 2pm). After Easter the Under-15's take on Hatfield (Colney, Thursday 12th April, 1.30pm). With two full Sunday schedules at the beginning and end of the holidays and plenty of other training sessions and match for the very young age groups it will be a hectic and challenging time for players and coaches alike.

26.03.07 - NO LUCK FOR THE IRISH

The Republic of Ireland Under-17's failed to qualify for the UEFA Championship Finals as they went down 3-0 to hosts Germany in Nordhorn this evening. With Norwich's Gareth Matthews and Kurtis Byrne again in the starting line-up, the Irish competed well with a strong German side and went into half-time 0-0, having looked dangerous on the break. After eight minutes of the second-half the Germans finally broke the deadlock from the penalty spot following a Matthews tackle on Dennis Dowidat. Two late goals sealed the win as Ireland pushed forward and the Irish certainly didn't deserve to lose by such a clear margin in the end. Kris Renton's Scotland drew 0-0 with Greece in the other group match this evening.

26.03.07 - SKY BLUES BEAT CITY Norwich City Under-18's went down 3-1 at Coventry on Saturday Robert Revell the City scorer while Steve Arnold saved a penalty. City were without the services of four Under-17's who were away with their countries in UEFA Championship Qualification action. For the match report and photos click here or on the picture right.

24.03.07 - IRELAND UNDER-17's WITH ALL TO PLAY FOR
Kurtis Byrne	The Republic of Ireland Under-17's beat Greece 1-0 in Germany yesterday to set up a showdown with Germany on Monday for the Finals place which a group win brings with it. According to reports Greece frustrated the Republic over long periods as the Irish controlled the game without making use of their advantage. Norwich's Kurtis Byrne was again a threat on the right wing and it was his cross that led to the only goal of the game from Hamilton's James McCarthy just after half-time. Kris Renton's Scotland lost 4-1 to Germany in yesterday's other match and now only have the wooden spoon to play for in their final game on Monday against Greece.
Republic of Ireland need a win against Germany in Nordhorn on Monday to secure the group win. It will be a very difficult task against the hosts who have scored eight goals in two games and will be cheered on by a 7000 plus capacity crowd.

22.03.07 - ACADEMY WELL REPRESENTED AS IRISH WIN The Norwich City Academy was well represented when the Republic of Ireland and Scotland Under-17's met in a UEFA Championship qualifying group in Germany. In total four scholars or schoolboys from Norwich were in the two squads in a game in which the Republic ran out 2-1 winners. For a match report with photos click here or on the picture right.

20.03.07 - MORE CALL-UPS

Andrew Cave-Brown

Recent, current and future Academy scholars continue to be called up for their countries. Andrew Cave-Brown is now with Scotland Under-20's in Canada for two friendly fixtures as preparation for this summer's World Championships in the same country. Schoolboy Danny Kelly has joined up with Ireland Unde-17's in Germany as a last minute replacement for the injured James O'Brien of Birmingham City for the UEFA Qualifying group matches. Danny of course joins Gareth Matthews and Kurtis Byrne in the squad.

Keeper Declan Rudd will be in France over the Easter holidays with England Under-16's for the Montaigu Tournament where they will be up against Ireland and USA in group games. Rudd was recently with the same squad in Slovenia for a friendly - a fact that we are sorry to say we missed at the time here at FONCY.

18.03.07 - MARTIN IN ENGLAND CALL-UP Norwich Academy striker Chris Martin has been called into the England Under-19 squad for Wednesday's friendly match against Turkey in Doncaster. Martin has of course been a revelation for the first team in recent weeks and joins Rossi Jarvis in the England squad. With a European Championship qualifying group being hosted in England in May it is a great chance for both Chris and Rossi to recommend themselves for a place in the England set up.

Chris Martin

18.03.07 - SET-PIECES UNDO CANARIES Norwich Under-18's suffered a 2-0 defeat at MK Dons on Saturday. Two set-pieces which City failed to defend were to blame as the Canaries failed to live up to expectations. For the match report click here or on the picture left.

11.03.07 - FOURTH DEFEAT FOR UNDER-18's Norwich City Under-18's went down 3-1 to Aston Villa at Colney on Saturday in their fourth consecutive defeat. Kris Renton scored with a penalty for Norwich in a game which saw a red card for Paul McLean. For the full report and photos click here or on the photo right.

09.03.07 - UNDER-17 INTERNATIONAL SQUADS CONFIRMED

Gareth Matthews with Kurtis Byrne and Kris Renton

Confirmation has come in this week that three Norwich Academy Scholars will be playing against each other in a UEFA Under-17 Championship qualifying group this month. As expected Gareth Matthews (currently recovering from injury) and Kurtis Byrne are in the Republic of Ireland squad which faces a Scottish squad containing Kris Renton. The four-team tournament is completed by Greece and hosts Germany with one finals place up for grabs. The Ireland - Scotland game scheduled for Wednesday 21st March at 3pm in Emsdetten with further games as follows:- 23rd March - Germany v Scotland (11am in Rheine)                     Greece v Ireland (3pm in Schüttorf) 26th March - Greece v Ireland (6pm in Schüttorf)                     Ireland v Germany (6pm in Lotte)

04.03.07 - SPILLANE TOAST OF THE IRISH Young Norwich professional Michael Spillane captained Republic of Ireland Under-18's to an International Tournament win in Portugal this weekend. Not only did Michael captain the side, he scored two goals - one in a 2-2 draw with Belgium on Friday and a late winner against hosts Portugal this morning. This all followed a 3-1 win for the Irish against Georgia on Thursday. Mark O'Toole was another Canary in the squad and gained valuable International experience as the Irish form their side for next year's Under-19's Championship.

Michael Spillane

04.03.07 - BETTER PERFORMANCE, ANOTHER DEFEAT Norwich City Under-18's went down 3-1 to Charlton Athletic at Colney on Saturday with Bally Smart grabbing the goal. It was an improved performance compared to recent weeks but Charlton ran out winners after two second half goals. For the full report and photos click here or on the photo left.

04.03.07 - 10 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING / 2007 RAFFLE

FONCY celebrated 10 years of fundraising at last week's Coventry home game with a big thank you to the fans for their help in raising over a quarter of a million pounds during this time. The funds go directly into Academy activities and equipment and have helped to support the development of players like Jason Shackell and Chris Martin. FONCY also took the opportunity to launch one of their main annual fundraisers - the 2007 Raffle. For full details click here or on the photo right.