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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Manning on McLean, Topic and summer recruitment
Norwich City head coach Liam Manning faced the media ahead of the Canaries' first Championship game of the host Millwall at Carrow Road on Saturday (15:00 BST).Here are some of the key points from the press conference:Manning said his squad is "good to go" for the big kick-off. He said his players have worked hard during the pre-season to get to this captain Kenny McLean recently had an operation on his ankle issue. Manning said the surgery went well and the Scotland international is on course to return in did not reveal who will be team captain on Saturday but said a decision has been the abundance of summer signings: "It shows the intent from the club, there were areas that needed addressing." City have made 11 summer signings so said new signing Mirko Topic will provide the team with a 'strong ball-winner'."I'm not an egomaniac, not everything I say goes." - Manning said he is keen to consult with his staff and players before making big can listen to live commentary of Norwich City v Millwall with BBC Radio Norfolk on FM and DAB. Coverage begins at 14:00 BST on Saturday.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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'Fans go crazy for my biceps' - Norwich new-boy Topic
New Norwich City signing Mirko Topic said his intimidating physique has already impressed Canaries fans. The 24-year-old Serbian midfielder has four international caps and joined from Portuguese side Famalicao. Topic told BBC Radio Norfolk that supporters have reacted to a social media post published by the club. "After the club posted on Instagram, fans were getting crazy about my biceps and about my physicality. "They have been waiting for a 'number six' like me. I'm ready for that and can't wait for the Championship to start," he added. Topic began his professional career at hometown club Vojvodina in Serbia and he said his style of play will suit English football. "I'm very good for this league, I believe. I will adapt very quickly and I can't wait to feel the atmosphere at the games, to fight, to run. I know everything here is high intensity." Norwich supporters have been calling for the club to sign a defensive midfielder for some time. Despite finishing 13th during the 2024-25 Championship campaign, the team were second-highest scorers behind title winners Leeds United. It was a different story at the other end of the pitch though, conceding 68 goals and producing defensive displays littered with individual errors. Former Bristol City head coach Liam Manning was brought in to replace Dane Johannes Hoff Thorup, who was sacked in April. Norwich have made 11 signings this summer and there is an abundance of central midfield options, including former Manchester City player Jacob Wright. The 19-year-old joined following a successful loan spell during the 2024-25 campaign. Topic will compete for a place in that midfield and said he came to Norwich to fulfill a dream of one day playing in the Premier League. "I believe it's one step forward and one step away from the Premier League. "In the Championship it's not only long balls and running, teams try to play as well. It's very competitive, you can win against everyone and also you can lose. "Norwich want to be promoted this season and that is the highest ambition you can have." Topic said he is already feeling comfortable in a crowded Norwich dressing room. "The atmosphere is very nice. Vladan (Kovacevic) and Jakov (Medic) have helped me a lot, and Ante (Crnac) as well because they are Balkans guys. "We speak the same languages and that makes it easier for me to adapt quickly. "New players, new coach, maybe we will need time to connect but I think we will do it quickly." Norwich begin their Championship campaign on Saturday at home to Millwall (15:00 BST). You can listen to a full interview with Mirko Topic on BBC Sounds here. Transfers - August 2025 Norwich sign Serbia midfielder Topic Norwich sign Lincoln striker Makama for £1.2m Latest Norwich City news and analysis Listen to BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Fans go crazy for my biceps' - Norwich new-boy Topic
New Norwich City signing Mirko Topic said his intimidating physique has already impressed Canaries 24-year-old Serbian midfielder has four international caps and joined from Portuguese side told BBC Radio Norfolk that supporters have reacted to a social media post, external published by the club."After the club posted on Instagram, fans were getting crazy about my biceps and about my physicality."They have been waiting for a 'number six' like me. I'm ready for that and can't wait for the Championship to start," he added. Topic began his professional career at hometown club Vojvodina in Serbia and he said his style of play will suit English football."I'm very good for this league, I believe. I will adapt very quickly and I can't wait to feel the atmosphere at the games, to fight, to run. I know everything here is high intensity."Norwich supporters have been calling for the club to sign a defensive midfielder for some time. Despite finishing 13th during the 2024-25 Championship campaign, the team were second-highest scorers behind title winners Leeds United. It was a different story at the other end of the pitch though, conceding 68 goals and producing defensive displays littered with individual Bristol City head coach Liam Manning was brought in to replace Dane Johannes Hoff Thorup, who was sacked in April. Norwich have made 11 signings this summer and there is an abundance of central midfield options, including former Manchester City player Jacob 19-year-old joined following a successful loan spell during the 2024-25 will compete for a place in that midfield and said he came to Norwich to fulfill a dream of one day playing in the Premier League."I believe it's one step forward and one step away from the Premier League."In the Championship it's not only long balls and running, teams try to play as well. It's very competitive, you can win against everyone and also you can lose. "Norwich want to be promoted this season and that is the highest ambition you can have."Topic said he is already feeling comfortable in a crowded Norwich dressing room."The atmosphere is very nice. Vladan (Kovacevic) and Jakov (Medic) have helped me a lot, and Ante (Crnac) as well because they are Balkans guys."We speak the same languages and that makes it easier for me to adapt quickly."New players, new coach, maybe we will need time to connect but I think we will do it quickly."Norwich begin their Championship campaign on Saturday at home to Millwall (15:00 BST).You can listen to a full interview with Mirko Topic on BBC Sounds here.
BBC News
03-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Norwich sign Serbia midfielder Topic
Norwich City have signed Serbia international midfielder Mirko Topic on a four-year deal, with a further year's 24-year-old has played for Familicao in the Portuguese Primeira Liga for the past two seasons, after spending his first four years as a senior player with his hometown club won the Serbian Cup in his first season with Vojvodina and has won four caps for his country."I'm very proud to now be a part of this club and this city," he told the club website., external"I spoke to [Canaries goalkeeper] Vladan Kovacevic a couple of weeks ago, and also the coach and sporting director. They convinced me to come when they showed me the goals and ambitions for this season."Topic becomes the third midfielder to join the Canaries in a squad overhaul following last season's disappointing campaign, with Jacob Wright arriving from Manchester City and Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace.
