Match Report – Millwall 1 – 2 Norwich City
Feb 7th
Goals from Tony Craig and Neil Harris saw Millwall come from behind to beat leaders Norwich 2-1 at the New Den.
Canaries academy product Chris Martin opened the scoring after just four minutes with a low curling free-kick from 23 yards, firing in his 13th league goal of the season.
Parity was restored when full-back Craig’s low shot from the left side of the penalty area found its way past the helpless Fraser Forster after 25 minutes, sending the home support into raptures.
Norwich right-back Russell Martin almost scored a wonder goal just minutes before the interval, producing a mesmerising run from his own half into the Lions penalty area before firing wide.
Kenny Jackett’s half-time reshuffle worked a treat as substitute Harris headed home Chris Hackett’s cross following a well-worked short corner to give the Lions the lead six minutes after the restart.
Millwall skipper Paul Robinson posed a threat from set-pieces all day, rising above the Norwich defence to head over Hackett’s floated free kick after 64 minutes.
Hackett then went close himself moments later with a stinging drive from 30 yards that whistled over Forster’s crossbar.
Forster showed why there is so much reported interest in his services with an instinctive one-handed stop to prevent Ipswich loanee Liam Trotter’s deflected volley from extending the lead.
Defeat was Norwich`s first in 17 games but they stay top as a result of Leeds` 2-2 draw at Hartlepool.
Match Preview – Millwall v Norwich City
Feb 5th
Millwall will be without Dave Martin for the clash with high-flying Norwich at The Den.
The winger missed out on a deadline-day switch to Derby but is expected to join the Rams on loan next week with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.
Boss Kenny Jackett has therefore confirmed he will not feature in the squad, so Lewis Grabban could be in line to start.
Defender Andy Frampton could return after three weeks out with a calf injury.
Record goalscorer Neil Harris was on the bench for last weekend’s win at Brighton following a groin strain and should figure again, although Shaun Batt and Steve Morison will start up front.
Fellow striker Gary Alexander (heel) is still missing.
Norwich manager Paul Lambert has an unchanged squad to choose from.
Left-back Adam Drury missed last weekend’s 2-1 win over Hartlepool with a thigh injury which continues to trouble him so new signing Michael Rose will continue.
Rose scored the winner last time out on his debut after signing from Stockport and will carry on at full-back, while captain Grant Holt is again absent.
Holt will sit out the third and final game of his suspension at the New Den so Cody McDonald is likely to continue in attack after scoring in his last two games.
Defenders Michael Spillane (hamstring) and Jens Berthel Askou (foot) both came through 45 minutes of a reserve game in midweek but are not ready for a return to the first-team just yet.
Weekly Update – 5 February 2010
Feb 5th
Welcome to the latest edition of the Weekly Update
Forthcoming Events
Information on forthcoming events for members
Meeting – Committee Meeting – 20 February 2010
The Committee Meeting will take place at The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1200 on 20 February 2010.
All members are welcome to attend.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v Southampton – 20 February 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1300 on 20 February 2010, prior to the home match against Southampton.
If you are in the area please come along.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v Southend United – 23 February 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in Yellows on Carrow Road at 1830 on 23 February 2010, prior to the home match against Southend United.
If you are in the area please come along.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v Yeovil Town – 6 March 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1300 on 6 March 2010, prior to the home match against Yeovil Town.
If you are in the area please come along.
Social Event – Milk Cup 25th Anniversary – 24 March 2010
The Supporters Group in conjunction with The Murderers are arranging a social event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Norwich City’s Milk Cup win.
Members of the 1985 Squad have been invited to the event, and more details will be promulgated as they become available.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v Leeds United – 27 March 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1300 on 27 March 2010, prior to the home match against Leeds United.
If you are in the area please come along.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v Stockport County – 5 April 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1300 on 5 April 2010, prior to the home match against Stockport County.
If you are in the area please come along.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v MK Dons – 10 April 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1300 on 10 April 2010, prior to the home match against MK Dons.
If you are in the area please come along.
Pre-Match Meet – NCFC v Gillingham – 24 April 2010
The Supporters Group will meet in The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1300 on 24 April 2010, prior to the home match against Gillingham.
If you are in the area please come along.
Meeting – Annual General Meeting – 8 May 2010
The Committee Meeting will take place at The Murderers on Timber Hill at 1200 on 8 May 2010.
All members are welcome to attend.
Social Event – End of Season Social – 8 May 2010
The Supporters Group will be arranging the End of Season Social for 8 May 2010, following the home match against Carlisle United. We are hoping to book a table with Chiquitos on Riverside.
If you are interested in attending please email me..
Sponsored Event – Matthew Project – 15 May 2010
The Supporters Group Sponsored Event for 2010 will be The Matthew Project.
More details regards the event will be emailed as they become available.
Event – Carrow Road – 21 May 2010
The Supporters Group has hired the pitch at Carrow Road between 1600-1700 on 21 May 2009. We have managed to hire the pitch for the same price as 2009 and places will cost £35 per person.
The list for this event will open on 1 January 2010 but if you are interested in taking part please email me to have your name put on the list.
General Information
Information for members
Forces2Canaries Merchandise
The Supporters Group now have a number of items or merchandise available for members including polo shirts, fleeces, beanie hats, key rings and mugs.
If you are interested in ordering any of these items please contact me as we will be looking to put another order together at the end of March.
Forces2Canaries Player of the Month – January 2010
The poll to select your Player of the Month for January 2010 is now online.
Forces2Canaries Email Addresses
Email addresses are available to all members.
If you wish to sign up for an email address please contact me.
Any Ideas?
If you have any ideas for the Supporters Group please let the Committee know.
This is your Supporters Group, and our aim is to get as many of you involved with all events as possible.
Match Report – Norwich City 2 – 1 Hartlepool United
Jan 30th
Norwich went marching on at the top of League One as they came from behind to beat Hartlepool 2-1 and secure a club-record 11th straight home win.
The visitors had the temerity to take a first-half lead at Carrow Road through Neil Austin, but within six minutes Norwich were ahead with Cody McDonald and new-boy Michael Rose scoring the goals that turned the match on its head.
The remainder of the game was evenly contested, but Norwich did enough to make it 44 points from a possible 48 since they lost to title rivals Leeds in October.
The visitors impressed in the early stages and fully deserved their 26th-minute opener, lashed home from 25 yards by defender Austin.
But within a minute the Canaries were level. Having been stung by going behind at home for the first time since September, they attacked straight from the kick-off, with Russell Martin eventually crossing for McDonald to head home.
Norwich wasted no time in scoring their second, launching an attack down the left flank which ended with Rose, on loan from Stockport, marking his debut by beating Scott Flinders with an angled shot.
Match Preview – Norwich City v Hartlepool United
Jan 29th
Norwich will be without defender Adam Drury for the visit of Hartlepool.
The left-back injured his thigh during the 2-1 win at Walsall in midweek and is expected to be out for several weeks.
Michael Rose could come in for an instant debut in Drury’s place after signing on loan from Stockport until the end of the season.
Captain Grant Holt sits out the second of a three-match ban after his recent red card against Brentford so Oli Johnson will continue to partner Chris Martin in attack.
Martin, 21, took his tally to 17 for the season at Walsall as Paul Lambert’s side made it a remarkable 41 points from a possible 45 as they opened up a three-point lead at the top of League One.
Michael Spillane (hamstring) and Jens Berthel Askou (foot) remain sidelined.
Ritchie Humphreys is expected to be fit for Hartlepool.
Midfielder Humphreys took a kick to his Achilles during Tuesday night`s 1-1 draw at home to Gillingham but he has since trained with no problems and should travel.
Forward James Brown remains Pools` only absentee, but he is making steady progress in his recovery from knee ligament damage.
Neil Austin, who grabbed a late equaliser against the Gills with his first goal for the club, has stressed the importance of keeping it tight at the back at Carrow Road.
He told the Hartlepool Mail: “I think it’s just minor things and little mistakes we need to cut out. We started the season well away from home with plenty of clean sheets.
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