However, when Tommy Conway stepped forward to take a penalty, with his side 3-1 ahead after 65 minutes of Sunday afternoon’s game against Middlesbrough, I doubt many thought the day would end with that record intact. George Long has been subject to some criticism in the last week, but his block of Conway’s spot kick effort proved to be a pivotal moment. Players and fans were rejuvenated, and led by star performer Borja Sainz the fight back was on.
It could be argued that without Kenny McLean’s late sending off we may have been able to sneak a winner - such had the momentum swung back in our favour. It has been a difficult couple of weeks for Norwich on the pitch, losing key players Angus Gunn and Marcelino Núñez. Johannes Hoff Thorup has been forced into changes and denied the luxury of a settled line-up.
With so many new faces in the squad, few have yet had the chance to show their full potential. McLean is likely to be handed a three-match ban, so the pack will need to be shuffled once more. Off the pitch there has been a lot to discuss as well.
First, we had confirmation of Jack Wilshire’s arrival to the backroom set up - a big name no doubt enticed to Norwich by our sporting director’s Arsenal connections. Whilst in the boardroom it was announced that after 28 years Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones had stepped down and become honorary life presidents. It’s not easy to put into words the effect Delia and her husband have had on our football club.
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