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Search for Manning's replacement starts now
Search for Manning's replacement starts now

BBC News

time03-06-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Search for Manning's replacement starts now

It was inevitable Liam Manning's good work at Bristol City wouldn't go unnoticed, after guiding the team to a top-six finish in his first full season at Ashton a campaign when football was put into perspective, it's completely understandable if a return to East Anglia would be appealing to Liam Manning and his the fact that Norwich finished the campaign 11 points behind Bristol City in the Championship will lead to fans questioning what a move to Carrow Road can offer that staying at Ashton Gate can't?Steve Lansdown told me last month that Bristol City will not change their approach to transfers or their budget this are already being linked with the job, as the City hierarchy start the big challenge of finding the right replacement.

Norwich City to switch to digital tickets - how will it work?
Norwich City to switch to digital tickets - how will it work?

BBC News

time23-05-2025

  • Sport
  • BBC News

Norwich City to switch to digital tickets - how will it work?

Norwich City has announced it is switching to digital tickets from next season, ushering in the same technology used by venues around the world. But how does it work, and what does it mean for fans? What does it entail? Instead of having a physical season ticket card or matchday ticket, fans will need to have their ticket sent to their registered email address or OneCity account by the club. The tickets then have to be downloaded and stored in their Apple or Google Wallets on their matchdays, fans can gain entry to Carrow Road by opening the wallet and tapping their smartphone screen at the turnstile ticket holders for the 2025/26 term will be emailed in late June, with supporters encouraged to download a link and store their digital tickets on their mobiles as soon as possible. The club said the type of wireless technology used - near field communication - is already used by Norwich City season ticket cards, contactless payments made via mobile phone, and on hotel room added that Apple devices newer than the iphone 6 and Android running on version 9.0 or higher would work with the fan without a smartphone should contact the ticket office or fill out a form online. What has the club said? Norwich City said the system would make ticket-sharing easier between fans, while "supporting the club's sustainability objectives". "Most supporters will already be using this technology in their daily lives, for example when using their mobile device to make a contactless payment in the supermarket or by downloading a digital train ticket to their phones," said Ollie Applegate, the club's head of technology."Supporters with season tickets will already have used it to access Carrow Road when tapping their season cards on the contactless readers at turnstiles."This ticketing change will simply mean that they are tapping their phones, which will need to be preloaded with their digital ticket, instead of tapping a physical season card." What do fans think? Dozens of fans contacted BBC Radio Norfolk when it was discussed on the Breakfast show, hosted by Norwich City matchday commentator Chris were concerned about how to go about sharing tickets when they could not attend a game, and claimed the plastic season ticket cards - now made obsolete - were sustainable if renewed each questioned whether the savings to the club in not having to create new cards and tickets would be passed on to listening in Trimingham, near Cromer, said he manned the gates at Leicester City FC, which switched to digital tickets a couple of seasons urged Canaries fans to "stick with it", claiming the "vast majority" of fans preferred it for its ease of Butters, 69, of Norwich, said he resented having technology "forced" upon him, and without a fan consultation. He owns a smartphone but does not want to use it for transactions, including digital tickets."I've contacted the ticket office and bought a season ticket for next year, and was told I'd get an email; I'm not sure what happens next," he said."The club should remember that not everyone embraces technology with the same enthusiasm as them."There's also the matter of not having a physical ticket. We won't have souvenirs of anything any more."Goreham also reflected on this on his show - particularly when it came to big sporting events and concerts."Having the ticket was like a free souvenir, there wasn't an alternative, and you would have something afterwards to say you had been there; I'd put them on my wall."They were nice things to have and we don't have that now, and it is something I pine for. "I think that's a sad loss."Matchday programme seller, Barry, told BBC Radio Norfolk, suggested the increasing use of technology could eventually lead to an e-programme."The personal touch which sellers have with supporters is, in my opinion, very important," he said."I appreciate the club has to move with the times but it is a real concern." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Norwich City release FOURTEEN players including Euro 2024 star following Jack Wilshere manager announcement
Norwich City release FOURTEEN players including Euro 2024 star following Jack Wilshere manager announcement

The Irish Sun

time13-05-2025

  • Sport
  • The Irish Sun

Norwich City release FOURTEEN players including Euro 2024 star following Jack Wilshere manager announcement

NORWICH CITY have brutally wielded the axe following the end of the Championship season, releasing a whopping 14 players. 3 Jack Wilshere is Norwich interim boss but won't land the permanent job Credit: Rex The Carrow Road cull comes just days after The ex- Norwich finished a disappointing 13th in the Championship and their list of freed players includes three senior stars. That's goalkeeper READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Norwich-born Gunn, 29, played for England Under-21s but switched allegiance to Scotland and started all their three Euro 2024 games. A club statement read: "As previously announced, first-team players Angus Gunn, Jacob Sorensen and Oriel Hernandez will leave the club at the end of their contracts this summer. "Archie Mair and Jonathan Tomkinson will also depart the club upon expiry of their contracts, while Callum Doyle will return to parent club "Discussions remain ongoing with Most read in Football 3 Released keeper Angus Gunn has 15 Scotland caps Credit: Rex JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Discussions are also ongoing with Manchester City and Jacob Wright over triggering an option to make the midfielder's move to Carrow Road permanent. "Caleb Ansen and Ken Aboh both return from their loan spells, while Brad Hills and Emmanuel Adegboyega remain at their loan clubs until the end of their respective campaigns. "The club have also triggered a one-year extension option in Adegboyega's contract. "Jonathan Rowe's loan to "Academy players Lewis Shipley, Tom Finch, Adian Manning, Ellis Craven, Daniel Ogwuru, Alfie Doy, Alex Roberts, Kingston Simbai and Gabriel Keita will also be leaving the club. "Henry Bullen, Hugo Valencia Gomez and Lloyd Ofori-Manteaw will all sign professional deals with the club on July 1, whilst Harmony Okwumo will sign a contract extension. "The club would like to thank all departing players for their contribution and wish them well for the future." Stand-in chief But his brief stint in charge wasn't enough to convince the club's top brass to give him the job on a full-time basis. Canaries Sporting Director said of Wilshere's departure in an interview with the BBC: "Jack is a fantastic person, he and I have a big history together. "He's a great coach and will be a fantastic head coach, but that's not going to be here at this particular moment in time. "Naturally, he's disappointed. He's super-ambitious, and he should be, but for where we are right now and the context, we're focussing externally. "The emotional part, the romantic part of me would love to make that decision but my job is to not get wrapped up in emotion and to make cool, objective decisions." 3 Arsenal legend Wilshere oversaw a a draw and a win for Norwich Credit: Rex

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