28.10.07 - MCLEAN INJURED IN PALACE DEFEAT

Norwich Under-18's went down 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday morning. The turning point in the game was a nasty looking knee injury for central defender Paul McLean after Jordan Yong had put Norwich ahead. We wish Paul a speedy recovery, along with several other injured Academy players at Colney. The match saw an Academy League debut for ex-Arsenal schoolboy Ahmad Abdillahi, who trialled in a few friendly games at the start of the season. For the full match report with photos click here or on the photo left.

21.10.07 - SAINTS STUN CANARIES Norwich Under-18's went down 5-2 against Southampton at Colney yesterday. The Saints controlled the first-half with City coming back into the game somewhat in the second-half with goals from David Cooper and Luke Daley. Our thanks to Judy Trivett and Philip Baldwin for today's match report which can be read by clicking here or on the photo right.

13.10.07 - LATE EQUALISER ROBS CITY Norwich Under-18's were unlucky not to win this mornings match a Colney, visitors Fulham equalising in the fifth minute of injury tima against a young City side. Paul McLean was the scorer of City's goal in a 1-1 draw. Our thanks to Judy Trivett for today's match report which can be read by clicking here or on the photo left.

12.10.07 - SPILLANE UNDER-21 DEBUT Academy product Michael Spillane made his Republic of Ireland Under-21 debut today after being called into the squad following injuries at this and senior level for Ireland. It was a successful start for Micheal, who played at centre-back, as the Under-21's won a friendly in Sweden 3-2. The young Canary made one particularly spectacular goalline clearance onto the bar to deny the Swedes a certain goal. Michael now faces the exciting propect of being involved in Tuesday's Under-21 European qualifier against England in Cork.

Michael Spillane

Jed Steer

12.10.07 - JED STARTS FOR ENGLAND Academy Under-16 goalkeeper Jed Steer was in action for England Under-16's last night against Northern Ireland in the Sky Sports Victory Shield. Jed could do nothing to stop the game finishing 2-2, being beaten by a penalty and an injury-time effort. Jed was called into action several times including a fine last minute save after the equaliser. England's next game in the competition could potentially see Jed come up against Josh Dawkin when they take on Wales in Telford on November 2nd.

09.10.07 - COLCHESTER RESERVES PHOTO SPECIAL Our roving reporter John Landamore was at a rain-lashed Layer Road this afternoon to record the 2-2 draw against Colchester Reserves for posterity. Now that is duty to the cause for you. For the photo special click here or on the photo right.

09.10.07 - RENTON INJURY OVERSHADOWS ACADEMY WEEKEND Norwich Under-18's well deserved 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday was completely overshadowed by Kris Renton's broken leg. For the record Ross Kelly scored for Norwich in the match. For more information click here or on the photo left.

06.10.07 - WELSH SUCCESS
Academy Under-16 midfielder David Stephens has helped Wales Under-17's through to the next qualifying round of the UEFA Europen Championships. Wales won games against Andorra (1-0), San Marino (4-1) before drawing with Spain 2-2 to go through to the next round in the new year. Meanwhile Josh Dawkin had a lively run-out for Wales Under-16's in the Victory Shield in front of the live Sky Sports camera's on friday evening. Josh was substituted a few minutes from time against Scotland and just had enough time to take his place on the bench to see a last minute 35-yard winner for the Welsh and a 1-0 success.	David Stephens
The next action in the Victory Shield sees England U16's take on Northern Ireland Under-16's at Blackpool with Norwich goalkeeper Jed Steer in the England squad.

04.10.07 - HONOURS EVEN AGAINST THE ADDICKS Norwich Under-18's drew 2-2 with Charlton at Colney on Saturday, Kris Renton and Luke Daley scoring for City in a match where all the goals came in the first-half. For the full match report and a large selection of photos click here or on the photo left.