On The Ball - A show about Norwich City (On The Ball)

The On The Ball Norwich City Podcast turns 150 episodes old! And celebrated by doing what it's done for the previous 149 episodes: talking about the football. Luckily the Canaries obliged with a thumping 3-0 win at Stoke for the anniversary pod, so it was celebrations all round. NCFCNumbers (aka Steve Sanders), Zoe Morgan, and Radio Norfolk Sport Editor & Norwich City commentator Phil Daley revisit the away win that put the Yellows firmly in the top six, rejoice in the wonder of Sara, ask if Stoke is still a difficult place to go, and debate who's getting Player of the Season. Plus...playing Snog, Marry, Avoid with the Norwich City defence, a review of Onel & Jonny on the mic from one of their peers, Iwan's mystery sit-down goal, and lots of people not called Chris being called Chris. It was a chaotic way to turn 150! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's eight and out for the Canaries, as the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the game that ended the winning run at Carrow Road, the 1-1 draw with Bristol City. Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers) bravely soldiers through cold with Dan Brigham and Dave Freezer, as the panel give overdue praise in the direction of Gunn Jr, question the timing of that Sainz run, get the abacuses out to work out what Norwich City need to nail down a top-six spot, and talk through the impact on fans of the new Sky Sports EFL deal. Plus, Allan Russell meets Russell Allan, dreaming of Westy on the pitch at Wembley, why warmth equals wins, and the best anecdote involving Mark Barham and a tortoise you'll hear all season... Get it while it's hot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by stats guru Steve Sanders & former Canaries Press Officer Ben Mouncer. The guys discuss how Project Restart might affect Norwich's future, the famous quiz is back and there is a misty eyed look back at a famous play off victory over a team called Ipswich Town.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 117 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship defeat at Burnley, victory over Stoke at Carrow Road and fills in the gaps from the rest of the news from Planet Canary. Joining Michael are author Zoe Morgan, BBC Radio Norfolk presenter Phil Daley and freelance national journalist Jon West. The pod also takes your questions and looks ahead to clashes with Queens Park Rangers and Rotherham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the feelgood pod of the year! Sometimes it's difficult to be anything but positive - and after a 4-0 win for Norwich City over Hull City, with some free-flowing, progressive football under a new coach, The On The Ball podcast has come over all glass-half-full. Host Steve Sanders, and guests Dan Brigham, Ryan Livermore and The Pink Un's Connor Southwell, get the joy of talking high presses, winning midfield battles, wind-assisted penalty misses, Sainz's explosion in form and Kamara's less than warm welcome. Plus, breaking our silence on the unsilence, The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke becomes the first person ever to pick out Frankie & Benny's as a Norwich highlight, Connor talks corners (specifically his hatred for short ones), we remember Dion Dublin's farewell tour and Javier Garrido's one great cross, and Dan promptly forgets everything that was discussed in the previous hour during Ryan quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by commentator Dan O'Hagan and stats guru Steve Sanders to discuss the latest transfer news surrounding Norwich City, Steve Hodge talks football heaven in the latest 'Hodge Spot' and Michael speaks to FA Cup hat-trick hero Adam Idah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A win, a draw and a loss since the previous podcast - what could be more Championship midtable than that?!... Episode 126 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast casts its eye over the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey hosts alongside our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, Norwich City official history author Zoe Morgan and former media team member Stephen Wright. The pod picks out the bones of that goalless draw at Wigan, Michael fails his French lesson and the pod takes your comments and questions during the live broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 goals in a week! Most of them for Norwich City! The On The Ball podcast glosses over last week's dodgy start at Oxord to pronounce the Hoff era as up-and-running, with a 4-3 win against Stevenage and a 2-2 draw with Blackburn. And it's all change in the presenter's chair, with Ryan Livermore stepping in as host and Steve Sanders joining Zoe Morgan on the panel. The three of them discuss the heralding of youth, Forson forcing his way in, the problem with Shane Duffy, and the rise of Good Vibes FC for 2024/25. Plus, Derby County fan Ryan Dilks of The Second Tier podcast shares what the point of Norwich City is (spoiler: lots of love for Wes Hoolahan), our Ryan's quiz is all about the Onel drought, all the Idah stuff we missed out last week, changing the headbutt law, and a very shallow dive into the life and times of Richard Ressler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey sits down for a cup of tea and a chat with Norwich City right back Sam Byram. And by listening to this podcast you can get a 40% discount on subscription by going to theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 90 of On The Ball - and the podcast has some catching up to do. The crew talks through the games with Newcastle, Tottenham and Manchester United before looking ahead to a big week and a couple of eye-catching reunions. Joining Michael are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus OTB regulars, Stuart Hodge and Zoe Morgan. They go LIVE and among other things, try to work out what sort of reception Emi Buendia should receive back at Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 101 of On The Ball, as the crew catches up on all the recent Norwich City action. Joining Michael LIVE are official quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and Norwich City Women captain Millie Daviss. The agenda looks back over the home victory against Burnley and then defeat at Manchester United last time out, as well as the women's own successful survival, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCFCnumbers and super spreadsheet star Steve Sanders is in the presenting chair for episode 94 of On The Ball - and the podcast has never known a Premier League night like Friday. Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich City press officer, Ben Mouncer, plus journalist and commentator of a Scottish persuasion, Stuart Hodge. The crew talks through the night of Norwich's dreams with a 3-0 win at Watford. There are also the small matters of the remaining days of the January transfer and an FA Cup fourth-round tie at Wolves on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two down... Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 108 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' opening EFL Championship exchanges, against Cardiff and Wigan respectively. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich head of content Dan Brigham and our own quizmaster general Ryan Livermore. There is also a special guest appearance from The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey. The pod also wraps up the things it is not going to talk about, wonders how good Marcelino Nunez will look in a few weeks' time and looks ahead to games against Birmingham in the Carabao Cup, and the league trip to Hull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich legend Darren Huckerby and journalist Jim van Wijk to look back on 2019 and Darren shares memories of his arrival at Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back in the hosting chair for episode 96 of On The Ball - as the pod picks over the leftovers of a two-game week. Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Canaries fan and budding journalist, Anna Say. The crew talks through the Carrow Road visits from Crystal Palace and Manchester City, the Norwich candidates for Susie Dent's latest top 10 and look ahead to the first of an Anfield doubleheader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Ben Mouncer and Stuart Hodge for your weekly rundown of Norwich City news and analysis.. Michael has been writing about "the engine room" where Daniel Farke has worked wonders with some very raw materials. Plus, there's an update on the "no sideways passes" rule. Of course, Norwich face Brentford on Wednesday night, and there's no shortage of Bees chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey and his guests, Steve Sanders and Jon Rogers, reflect on a title race that's all but over. Teemu Pukki's goalscoring isn't in question, but what about his all-round game? Is more required for the Premier League? And, confidence is high after wins over Brentford and bogey-team Luton, so a struggling Sheffield Wednesday will be no trouble at all. Right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey welcomes Andy Lawn and Michael McCann aboard for the 66th edition of our Norwich City podcast. Daniel Farke has the most nominations for Manager of the Month, but his conversion rate is terrible. Is he getting a raw deal? And, is it Max Aarons or Max Aarons? You'll have to listen to find out what that even means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extra special guest Jon Hare joins regular panellist Dan Brigham and perennial host Michael Bailey for The Athletic's Norwich City podcast. Ben Gibson's injury is a big blow to the club's defence, but it's almost a blessing that it didn't happen earlier in the season. We also talk Sensible Soccer, of course, and consider how our internationals will fare in the upcoming fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media specialist Ben Mouncer, plus Norwich fans Charlie Brett and Callum Howard, are Michael Bailey's guests on this week's Norwich City podcast from The Athletic. The contracts of Head Coach Daniel Farke and Sporting Director Stuart Webber are both due to expire at the end of June, 2022. How worried should we be about that date? We also savour the delight that is Wes Hoolahan and Michael fields questions from the floor, including some about football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City podcast, hosted by Michael Bailey, is in jubilant mood with Steve Sanders and Stuart Hodge joining the celebrations. The team didn't get much sleep after the 7-0 victory over Huddersfield and we're dreaming of life in the Premier League next season. And, with seven to choose from, there was plenty of debate in the 'goal of the night' competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by regular panellist Steve Sanders and Norwich City legend Darren Huckerby. Promotion to the Premier League is possible even before City take to the field again, but the podcast consensus is that we'd rather do it ourselves, especially as our next match is televised. And there's plenty of nice pundit/ruthless pundit from our chalk-and-cheese pair, the genteel Steve providing a stark contrast to Darren who shows no mercy to players or songwriters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City Correspondent Michael Bailey welcomes regular guests Steve Sanders and Jon Rogers to celebrate promotion to the Premier League where everything is completely normal. There is an elephant in the room, of course, but we'll give that short shrift as we bask in the glory of our immediate return to the top tier of the suddenly-sacred English football pyramid, and that was despite defeat at home to Bournemouth. Watford are next at Carrow Road on Tuesday evening and there's a trip to QPR at the weekend so the team won't have had too much time to celebrate that achievement, but they'll want the title (even if our panel don't seem too fussed about it!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City guru Michael Bailey is joined by Ffion Thomas and Stuart Hodge to review a week that saw Watford beat Millwall to seal their place in the Premier League and keep the title race on life support. Norwich are still very much in the driving seat after victory over QPR at Loftus Road, but they'll be more than happy to get a helping hand from a slightly stuttering Brentford (Watford's next opponents). And, of course, thoughts turn to next season. Who will be leaving us for pastures new? Max Aarons could well be one of those, but we'd like to see a big-money move to a serious club for the attack-minded fullback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City reporter, Michael Bailey, is in equal parts jubilant and exhausted as he's joined by Steve Sanders and Dan Brigham to celebrate the club's second Championship title. There was also a rich haul at the season's EFL awards, with individual honours for Emi Buendia and Daniel Farke which some might consider overdue. And there's plenty more besides, including the panel's views on the social media boycott and some thoughts about next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The club's Championship-winning season came to a close with a draw at Barnsley but Michael Bailey has assembled a winning team of key players from the Athletic's Norwich City podcast. Joining the celebrations: Steve Sanders, Jon Rogers, and Stuart Hodge. It's the podcast equivalent of bringing board games to school, and we make no apologies for the end-of-term giddiness. We hope you enjoy our round-up of an unusual, but incredibly successful, year for the Canaries as much as we enjoyed making it. Congratulations to our award-winners, with a couple of obvious exceptions (apologies to them). Here's to a fruitful season of transfer business and a strong start to life back in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 97 of On The Ball - as the pod digs into the details of the Canaries' Premier League at Anfield. Joining Michael LIVE are former Norwich head of content and programme editor Dan Brigham plus Canaries fans Rob Fletcher and our song laureate, Elliot Lake. The crew talks through the story of what if at Liverpool, Dean Smith's remaining forward options following injury to Adam Idah and the prospect of a Friday night at Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh Jack, what have you done...? The On The Ball podcast reacts to an impressive groin stretch from Norwich City's full-back but a less than impressive penalty concession, which resulted in two points dropped in a 1-1 draw with Derby County at the weekend. Once they'd got over that, the panel of Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Dave Powles got to task with praising Sargent (again), anticipating the return of Sainz, and grading the transfer window, and the Canaries' transparent out-with-the-old, in-with-the-young approach (including a new defensive midfielder!). Plus, Vithushan Ehantharajah lauds Darren Eadie, smelly scarves, bleeding fingers, some unrecognisable Simon and Garfunkel, and the only person in the whole of Norfolk to spot Gary Doherty's pre-corner routine... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich stats guru Steve Sanders and former Carrow Road press officer Ben Mouncer to assess the January transfer window. Plus, they discuss Norwich drawing a must-win game, why Pukki needs help and a look ahead to Liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 122 of On The Ball, as the crew returns for the new year! Thank goodness not much has happened since the previous pod... Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich head of content Daniel Brigham and press marshal, Ben Mouncer. The pod reflects on David Wagner's appointment as Norwich's new head coach, his press conference alongside sporting director Stuart Webber, City's FA Cup exit and sacking of Dean Smith, as well as their Christmas results - wrapping up with a look ahead to the trip to Preston at the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 86 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through a dramatic weekend that included the Canaries' 2-1 win at Brentford and the sacking swiftly afterwards of head coach Daniel Farke. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, pod regular Dan Brigham and City fan Ryan Livermore complete the line-up. The crew go LIVE as they dig into the weekend and look ahead to the international break, followed by Southampton's visit to Carrow Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 91 of On The Ball - and the podcast is keeping its fingers crossed as it wraps up for the year. Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Norwich legend Darren Huckerby and season ticket holder Susannah George. The crew talks through the home defeat to Aston Villa, Emi Buendia's return and the issues with VAR, as well as reviewing 2021 and looking forward to the festive fixture programme (assuming it goes ahead). Merry Christmas and a happy new year all our listeners and a big thank you to our guests and panellists throughout the year. We will see you all again in 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Norwich City ease out of their injury crisis (putting aside the news about the newly stricken Glen Riddersholm), the On The Ball podcast takes on a more optimistic tone, following a creditable 2-2 draw away at West Brom at the weekend. Steve Sanders is joined by Zoe Morgan, Ryan Livermore, and BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham to herald a goal for Emi Marcondes, the successful return of Jack Stacey, and Hoffball twitching back to life. Plus, Chris stands up for the goalkeepers' union, Kenny returns with what could be his biggest apology yet, Alex Neil and the hostage situation, and Ryan's 'time to shine' comes back around again in a fiendishly difficult quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The transfer window will dramatically slam shut on Thursday, and all the talk is suddenly about an Adam Idah move to Verona in Serie A. So naturally that's what a lot of the talk in Episode 147 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast was about the potential deal as well. NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders), Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore didn't manage to totally avoid Norwich City's two games this week though, taking in the cavalier defending at Anfield, Borja's banger, Sara's miss at Elland Road, Kenny in FIFA mode and bending it like Barnes. Still, at least they didn't lose to Maidstone... Plus a stellar FA Cup quiz from Ryan, shaved circus bears, trying not to incur the threat of legal action from Webber, and the unbridled fury of seeing Laura Woods clapping opposition goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In a special edition of the On The Ball Norwich City podcast, the crew look back at the six-and-a-half rollercoaster years under Stuart Webber, who departed last week as the club's Sporting Director. Host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders; Michael Bailey, reporter for The Athletic; former club programme editor Dan Brigham, and Ryan Livermore assess the football club that Webber took over in 2017 and the one he leaves in 2023, wade deep in nostalgia by looking back at two glorious Championship title-winning seasons, and attempt to work out how things got so fractured with supporters over the last couple of years. Featuring insider insight, the usual array of statistics and listener questions, the team podcast also takes in good windows and bad, succession planning and the Emi Buendia conundrum. Essential listening on the recent history of Norwich City Football Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of its misery... Episode 134 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast digests the Canaries' season finale - another defeat! - and surveys the resulting damage as the close season arrives. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders and with former Norwich head of content Daniel Brigham, as well as another challenge from OTB Quizmaster General, Ryan Livermore. Losing at home to Blackpool, Teemu Pukki's legacy, this season's alternative awards and the summer recruitment ahead - it's all in here. Enjoy the final pod of the season and thanks for all your time and energy through the year! OTBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast has more than one reason to be festive, after Jonathan Rowe's finest hour to date kept their unbeaten run in the East Anglian derby going. Naturally the 2-2 draw against Ipswich, and all the surrounding shenanigans, was the main topic of conversation for NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Zoe Morgan. But, in the final podcast of the year, the panel also found time to hand out their 2023 End of Year Awards (in which Todd Cantwell bags a few), look ahead to a set of Christmas fixtures and even take in a surprise cameo from a very special guest in a cupboard! Plus Shane Duffy as Dorothy, the impending return of Sarge, and chatting about mustard just to fit in with everyone else. A real end of year treat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to rile a fanbase in 45 minutes? Episode 138 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast takes in the best of times and the worst of times as it looks back on the capitulation at home to Leeds United. NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders is joined by former Canaries head of content Dan Brigham and author Zoe Morgan to sigh wistfully about Daniel Farke, ask where David Wagner might find his Plan B and wonder how Norwich City are capable of conceding so many goals. The trio look back to the future as Norwich City reveal Ben Knapper as the club's next sporting director, react to Todd's truth coming out and look forward to a tough set of fixtures against Middlesbrough and Sunderland to come this week. Plus Nunez's big secret in his trip to Chile, Captain Canary in goal and hot dog generosity - all packaged up in one podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Norwich City and Wales striker Iwan Roberts reveals his complete footballer — based on those he played alongside - whilst having a coffee with The Athletic's Michael Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by former Canaries  press officer, Ben Mouncer and current City Women’s captain, Millie Daviss to discuss all the latest news from Carrow Road. On this week's show we look back on last weekend's draw with Preston, Barcelona's pursuit of Max Aarons and Michael talks about his interview with former Norwich striker Steven Naismith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You will hear no presumptions made on this penultimate/not-penultimate On The Ball Norwich City Podcast for 2023/24. That's because the Canaries are nearly in the play-offs but not quite rubber stamped yet - with a 2-2 draw with Swansea at the weekend, along with Hull's draw with Ipswich, meaning that only an eight-goal swing in Hull's favour would see Norwich City drop out of the top six. Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers), Dan Brigham and Ryan Livermore ensure not to break any mirrors or walk under any ladders, as the panel once again pay homage to the magnificence of Gabriel Sara, try and remember the five shots of Duffy, and at least allow Sydney van Hooijdonk more air time than he gets game time. Plus, Kenny wins player of the season and immediately slips into apology mode, finding ways to avoid next Saturday's game, and a lot of agonising noises over answers in Ryan Livermore's player-of-the-year quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders and Ben Mouncer to look back on an eventful draw with Arsenal and preview this week's games with contributions from Kenny McLean & Teemu Pukki. Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes.SIGN UP NOW: http://theathletic.com/ukpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 104 of On The Ball, as the crew dissects City's Premier League thrashing by West Ham at Carrow Road. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus former winger and bona fide Canaries legend Darren Huckerby. The agenda looks back over the weekend action, the continuing relegation fallout, takes your questions for Hucks and looks ahead - if not forward - to a Midlands double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, takes a back seat as NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders hosts episode 89 of On The Ball. The podcast talks through the goalless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, a new crest and Stuart Webber's new contract. The pair are joined by former Norwich, Wolves and England winger Matt Jarvis. They go LIVE and also manage to find a bit of time to look ahead to two away trips: Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and before that, a significant clash with winless to Newcastle United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 99 of On The Ball, as the crew picks the bones out of Norwich City's home Premier League defeat to Brentford and all it signified. Joining Michael LIVE are Norwich numberwang chief NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders and Canaries Trust board member, Sarah Greaves. The agenda also includes who gets picked for the forthcoming games, at home to Chelsea and then at Leeds, their FA Cup exit, a bit of Lukas Rupp love and why VAR was the least of Norwich's problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The signs of things to come?... Episode 137 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the Canaries' early action and standout performances as the 2023-24 Championship season finds its rhythm. NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders is in the hosting chair alongside former Canaries head of content Dan Brigham and author Zoe Morgan. They reflect on a bunch of matches, the latest being a home victory over Stoke, as well as Jon Rowe's emergence, the transfer window fallout and a busy week ahead. A visit from Leicester, a trek to Plymouth, goodbye Tim Krul and Jack Stacey's arrival. It's all here and more besides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 106 of On The Ball, as the crew dissects City's final Premier League act of the 2021-22 season. Joining Michael LIVE are OTB's official numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Canaries head of content Daniel Brigham plus Scottish journalist Stuart Hodge. The agenda looks back over Norwich's 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham at Carrow Road, dishes out its end of season awards and fast forwards to the summer ahead. A big thank you to everyone that has appeared on and interacted with the podcast over this season. We will see you at the start of the next one to do it all over again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey and his panel of Norwich City experts debate their team of the decade. Plus, Tim Krul reflects on the much-needed victory at Goodison Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Ben Mouncer and former Norwich City striker Dean Ashton as relegation from the Premier League is confirmed with a heavy defeat at home to West Ham.Why have heads dropped? Was this the worst performance of the season and can Norwich bounce straight back up?  Access to The Athletic is currently free for 30 days simply heads to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod ti sign up!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And then, from nowhere, came five goals. Well, not quite nowhere - the return of Josh Sargent certainly helped. And the On The Ball podcast give a returning salute to the returning, saluting hero, who bagged the opening two goals in the 5-1 win over Swansea on Saturday. Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham, Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore also take a moment to heap a bit of praise on some youngsters: Schwartau's swashbuckling display in midfield; Crnac's star role from the bench; Mahovo's assured debut; and Dobbin getting off the mark. The panel debate whether there's enough there, with all the returning players, for a play-off push after all. Plus, big wins and big defeats from the past in Ryan's quiz, talking up Onel's testimonial, Sargent's 50/50 record, mascot battles, moobing it into the net, and big Norwich City personal news from one of the panel... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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And they're off... Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 110 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship victories over Huddersfield Town and Millwall Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, OTB quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and OTB original, former Canaries press officer Ben Mouncer. The pod also enjoys the positivity, plays a quiz and looks ahead to a tasty trip to Sunderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Five goals, five goalscorers beginning with S - some sort of sorcery... Episode 149 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast deals with the alliterative, but also revels in a thumping 5-0 win for Norwich City over Rotherham on Saturday that lifted Norwich City into the top six. NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders) is joined by Ryan Livermore and Radio Norfolk Norwich City commentator Chris Goreham to run the rule over the Canaries and their historically poor opponents, dish out a bit of praise to Jack Stacey and Jacob Sorensen, and discuss who did it better: Sainz or Sara. And they're still not over THAT red card either, so the Sainz-Howson brush off gets the On The Ball treatment too. Plus, life as Cinderella's understudy, some new kids on the commentary block for Chris, and stick around until the end for Quiz Boreham - quite possibly Ryan's finest quiz to date... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by Jon Rogers, Dan O’Hagan and Steve Sanders to debate how Norwich should line up to give them the best chance of avoiding relegation when Premier League football returns next week To celebrate the return of football you can now enjoy access to The Athletic for free for 30 days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 81 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the Canaries' latest Premier League defeat. This time it is a 2-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Joining Michael:: NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus supporter debutants Rob Fletcher and Elliot Lake. The crew go LIVE as they deliver their final thoughts on the weekend's action, Norwich's Carabao Cup exit at home to Liverpool, Daniel Farke's tough penalty love and what lies ahead. Norwich head to Burnley on Saturday, before the second international break of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, disappears for the pitiful reason of his own birthday, episode 98 of On The Ball sees NCFC Numbers digit magnet Steve Sanders host the pod as it tries to swallow that defeat at St Mary's. Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich head of content and programme editor Dan Brigham plus ITV Anglia broadcast journalist Andy Ward. The crew talks through Norwich City's 2-0 loss at Southampton and this week's double header of an FA Cup tie at Liverpool, before hosting Brentford at Carrow Road in the Premier League. Surely a game they dare not lose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A humbling afternoon against Burnley, the closure of the transfer window and ready for Bristol... Episode 125 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast casts its eye over the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey is back in the presenting chair, joined by our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich City head of content Dan Brigham and ex club press officer Liam Ray. The pod picks apart the errors from Carrow Road, the opportunity ahead over the coming five games and takes your comments and questions during the live broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is away! So the numberwang chief himself (with added wordwang) Steve Sanders leads episode 77 of On The Ball as the Canaries follow up their opening defeat to Liverpool with an unseemly thrashing at defending Premier League champions Manchester City. Joining the podcast: OTB regulars Ben Mouncer and Dan Brigham. The crew wrap up their thoughts on events at the Etihad Stadium, sling in some Carabao Cup predictions as Bournemouth pop up at Carrow Road and have a quick glance forward at Leicester's Premier League visit on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A truly cracking Easter... Episode 131 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast picks the bones from the Canaries' three outings in terms of the men - and a special afternoon at Carrow Road for the club's women. Michael Bailey returns to hosting duties, back alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, as well as the Canaries Trust's Sarah Greaves. Aaron Ramsey, Teemu Pukki and a double game week also come up in conversation as the season closes in on its conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do it all again... Episode 135 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast rings in the new Championship season and all the hopes and dreams you would expect from any preview. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders. They field your questions and comments, as well as the predictions of our fellow podcast friends. A busy summer of ins and outs, pre-season promise and the Championship picture that awaits... it's all in here. Enjoy the build-up; the real fun begins now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, plays a supporting role on episode 84 of On The Ball as the podcast talks through the Canaries' 7-0 thrashing at Chelsea and what happens now for head coach Daniel Farke. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders takes the presenting chair, with OTB debutant and Along Come Norwich contributor Zoe Morgan joining them. The only remaining question... Will Stuart Hodge make it on?! The crew go LIVE as they pick apart the wreckage from Stamford Bridge and what Leeds' visit to Carrow Road on Sunday has in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No goals, no shots on target...no worries? Ok, let's not go that far but the On The Ball podcast tries to make the case that things could be a lot worse, after Norwich City's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield United on Saturday. Ryan Livermore, Connor Southwell and Steve Sanders play the 'we've got a few injured lads' card in mitigation, and talk about whether we can be too hard on the Canaries this (don't say transition) season of all (don't say transition) seasons. Plus, some love for departing captain Grant Hanley, your first Jurasek Park puns as City's new Czech signing arrives, Connor goes misty-eyed over the Spurs buffet, and victory is won by a matter of centimetres in Ryan's quiz about The Tall Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns with episode 78 of On The Ball as the Canaries debrief a dramatic 24 hours in the summer transfer window and 180 minutes of Carrow Road action. Joining him for the podcast : NCFC numbers' Steve Sanders, BBC Radio Norfolk's Phil Daley and budding journalist, Anna Say. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up their thoughts on the signings of Mathias Normann and Ozan Kabak, go over games against Bournemouth and Leicester and dare to dream as Norwich prepare to face bottom side, Arsenal. That really is going to be some game at The Emirates... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is on panel duties as episode 80 of On The Ball tries to make sense of the Canaries' 3-1 home defeat to fellow Premier League new boys Watford. Joining him for the podcast: host NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders plus Talk Norwich City's Chris Reeve and Canaries Trust's Sarah Greaves. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up their final thoughts on events at Carrow Road before trying to forget it forever, the art of Daniel Farke's press conferences and the week ahead. Merseyside, Norwich are coming for you. Twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts a special 87th episode of On The Ball as the podcast reflects on the Daniel Farke era at Carrow Road. It talks through the head coach's legacy, finest moments and greatest shortcomings after a period that will forever be remembered fondly for its fun, frolics and Farkeball. NCFCnumbers stats whizz Steve Sanders, pod regular Jon Rogers and BBC Radio Norfolk commentator Chris Goreham are on hand, joined by guests in the shape of Canaries author Zoe Morgan, former winger Matt Jarvis and Bundesliga specialist DAN O'Hagan. The crew go LIVE as they sign off a special time - and make sure they're ready for questions on his replacement at a later date and not a moment sooner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back with episode 75 of On The Ball as the Canaries prepare for their latest Premier League return. Joining the preview: Stuart Hodge, Jon Rogers and Along Come Norwich's Maddie Mackenzie. The crew go LIVE as they wrap up everything that has happened (or at least they remember happening) over the course of the summer, and what lies in store as the Premier League kicks off at Carrow Road this weekend. What's more, Norwich confirm one signing and reports in Greece effectively confirm another while the pod is on air. What a time to be alive - especially for Josh Sargent fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Can all of 2025 be like that please? The year of On The Ball podcasts had no other option but to get off to a cracking start after the pandemonium at Carrow Road on Saturday, Amankwah Forson's two injury-time goals completing a miraculous 2-1 win over Coventry. Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and Dan Brigham relive a crazy five minutes and salute a new hero, try and make sense of that Onel assist, and take delight in throwing caution to the wind. Plus catching up on the Christmas backlog, featuring plenty of praise for Marcelino Nunez and Shane Duffy. And there's still time for Godfrey in the bad books, a not-so-fond farewell to Barnes and Fassnacht, some farming fun, spitting madness and which Norwich City players you could lift. 2025 has well and truly begun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times can you say the word 'injury' in one podcast? Well quite a lot, as it turned out in the latest episode of the On The Ball Norwich City podcast. It followed a 2-0 defeat to Bristol City, Norwich City's third loss in a week, a week in which they've had to do without Angus Gunn, Kenny McLean, Marcelino Nunez, Josh Sargent and a supporting cast. Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and Dan Brigham lament their collective and individual losses, and try to keep some perspective in amongst it all. Plus, rating the Hoff's first 15 games, a new feature with the update you didn't know you needed on Moritz Leitner's Instagram, filling up Anis Ben Slimane with fuel, Dan has the unenviable choice of Warnock or Wilder, and huge news from the world online farming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...and Sunderland's defence, for one passage of play at least, were terrified. Episode 148 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast focuses squarely on Norwich City's American beauty of a striker, Josh Sargent, who has turned his goalscoring fortunes around and proved to be the Canaries' matchwinner in their 1-0 victory on Saturday. NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders), Dan Brigham and consummate debutant Dave Powles discuss whether he might be Norwich City's most important player for the run-in, and whether or not he'll be part of a top-six squad come May. He's not the only one experiencing an upturn in form, and the panel also take the time to praise a few Norwich City squad members and one Norwich City head coach. Plus Keir at the curry house, Kenny McLean hurrying South Stand season ticket holders through their grocery shopping, and 90s hardman Lee Howie and the greatest autobiography title of all time... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final On The Ball podcast of the year, but there hasn't been a huge amount of festive cheer on the pitch from Norwich City in the last week or two, culminating in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at home to Burnley. So the panel take matters into their own hands... Steve Sanders, Ryan Livermore, Zoe Morgan and Dan Brigham finish with the week's woes and the FA's strange retrospective four-match ban for Kenny McLean to take on the more enjoyable task of looking back at some of the big moments of 2024 and putting in a few wishes for the year ahead, including winning at Elland Road and the end of Samba De Janeiro as we know it (note: these may not be the views of the entire panel). Plus, wins, fails and hay bails in the latest Farming Simulator update, Wagner's cry of 'get it in the box' gets another airing, plenty of mooing and a long overdue mention for Stuart Nelson. Enough merriment to see you through to the New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's  Michael Bailey, Steve Sanders are joined by Norwich City legend Darren Huckerby to discuss Norwich City's dreadful run of form  since the return of football that has seen no wins, no points and no goals. Huckerby questions the recruitment made by the club and highlights the players that are just not good enough for the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The On The Ball podcast returns from the international break to find Norwich City still hovering outside the Championship play-offs after a 1-1 draw at Stoke City. Obviously, that's not the most momentous result of the season, so once host Steve Sanders and guests Zoe Morgan and Craig Draycott are done assessing Crnac's debut goal, the loss of Marcelino Nunez and the lobworthiness of George Long, they set about investigating the important stuff: the whereabouts of Splat The Cat. And there's still time for some post-Jack Wilshere arrival chat, the latest Glen love-in, a baby Emiliano correction, and Craig takes on one of the great questions of our time in Gunn To The Head...Kenny or Tettey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looked like the end, it smelt like the end, it wasn't the end. Episode 139 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses a wretched couple of weeks for the Canaries, culminating in a 3-1 defeat to ten-man Blackburn Rovers last weekend. Host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore try and work out where it's all gone wrong, from boardroom to Sporting Director to manager to players, and wonder what the future could hold for David Wagner, just after the news broke that the Norwich City manager would be continuing in the job for the upcoming trip to Cardiff. Plus honks and hotdogs in a classic Ryan Livermore quiz with an Alice Deejay-themed name - whyever wouldn't you choose to tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 121 of On The Ball, as the crew wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and signs off for 2022. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, author Zoe Morgan and ITV Anglia journalist Andy Ward. The pod reflects on the Blackburn Rovers defeat and all of its fallout, compiles its alternative awards for 2022 and reveals its first competition winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Norwich City legend and friend of the podcast, Darren Huckerby & former Canaries publications and programme editor, Dan Brigham. This week, Darren details what makes Teemu Pukki so good after the Finn made it 50 goals in 100 Norwich City appearances. We also look back on a gritty win at Blackburn and how new Brexit rules could influence Norwich's transfer activity. We wrap up the pod by telling you what will happen next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Tom Parsley & Steve Sanders to pick through the wreckage of  yet another defeat - this time at the hands of Arsenal. Are Daniel Farke's tactics too naive? Will the club be able to persuade Todd Cantwell to play in the Championship next season?  Access to The Athletic is free for 30 days right now.  Simply go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey is joined by Steve Sanders & Ben Mouncer round up Norwich City's final game of the season that saw a heavy defeat at Manchester City. Looking forward the guys discuss the new faces that have come in the door at Carrow Road, who else they should sign and who should leave. Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, just go to theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, returns for the first time in 2022 with episode 92 of On The Ball - and the podcast is keeping it positive for as long as possible. Joining Michael LIVE are NCFC Numbers AKA Steve Sanders plus former matchday programme editor Dan Brigham and official OTB quizmaster Ryan Livermore. The crew talks through Norwich's FA Cup success at Charlton, the Premier League action that ended 2021 and the joys of the January transfer window. There are also games at West Ham and against Everton to preview. Happy new year to you all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The contracts have been signed, the transfer requests have (hopefully) all been handed in and the window has shut. The On The Ball podcast assesses whether an eventful window went well or not for the new look Norwich City and their eight fresh-faced signings, or whether they'll miss the newly departed Jonny Rowe and Abu Kamara. Of course the optimism levels of host Steve Sanders, and guests Ryan Livermore and Craig Draycott, were helped by a 1-0 win for the Canaries at Coventry, their first in the league this season. The panel discuss some no-nonsense Doyle defending, the new fad of looking composed in possession, and the delight of half-time subs who can change a game. Elsewhere, features old and new as Craig makes a case for seedless cup draws, and Ryan is forced to choose between Glenn Roeder and Dean Smith in 'Gunn To The Head'. Plus the Croatian for 'buttons', the Spanish for 'Ken Aboh' and a couple of nice reminders of the existence of Dani Pacheco - all in the latest episode of On The Ball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey and former Canaries press officer Ben Mouncer are joined by the ex-Norwich defender Russell Martin. Russ is one of only three players to be promoted with the club on three separate occasions. He's also the current manager of MK Dons. He discusses his various ups and downs at Carrow Road, the difficulties he faced in the latter stages of his career and his surprise start in management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City  correspondent speaks to Canaries boss Daniel Farke ahead of the return of Premier League football. On the third anniversary of Farke's appointment Michael, Steve Sanders and Ben Walden discuss the gaffer's best moments and take on a special Farke quiz. The lads round things off by reliving an uplifting opening day fixture against Colchester  To celebrate the return of football you can now enjoy access toThe Athletic for free for 30 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 115 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship draw at Reading and a home defeat to Preston. Joining Michael are former Norwich press officials Dan Brigham and Ben Mouncer, plus author Zoe Morgan. The pod also takes your questions and looks ahead to reliving former glories at Watford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, is back to host episode 119 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the defeat at home to Middlesbrough, the visit of the Attanasios and everything in between. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, OTB quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and Canaries Trust board member Sarah Greaves. The pod also takes your comments and questions, looks ahead to the World Cup and wonders which "different animal" City will return as. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The train has left the station... Episode 136 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the opening skirmishes of the new Championship season. Michael Bailey hosts alongside NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders for former Canaries head of content, Dan Brigham. They look back on the opening positivity from victory over Hull and drawing at Southampton as well as fielding your questions and comments. Goodbye to Max Aarons, Tim too? Sen-Sara-sational Gabi and some tempting carrots on the way and much more besides, completes the pod's line-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 112 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' EFL Championship victories at Birmingham and over Coventry. Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, Along Come Norwich's Maddie Mackenzie plus friend of the pod and bona fide Norwich legend, Darren Huckerby. The pod also reflects on the closure of the transfer window and looks ahead to an intriguing trip to Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play-offs...who needs 'em? Episode 130 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast looks back at another soporific day at Carrow Road this season, after defeat to Sheffield United. Steve Sanders sits in for an Australia-bound Michael Bailey, with a supporting cast of Dan Brigham, Ben Mouncer and Ryan Livermore, who brought along one of his now famous quizzes. The troupe ponder the question of how Norwich City can still only be one place off the play-offs, second guess who will walk away with this year's Barry Butler Trophy and show a distinct lack of knowledge of Canary academy graduates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, joins episode 111 of On The Ball, as the crew reviews the Canaries' Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Bournemouth and then a third successive EFL Championship victory coming up at Sunderland Joining Michael are numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, who takes on hosting duties, plus former Norwich head of content Dan Brigham and author of the Canaries' official history, Zoe Morgan, who take time out of their busy August bank holiday to join in the fun. The pod also looks ahead to the conclusion of the transfer window, talks a load of bollocks and wonders what the definition of a 'smash and grab' should really be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in quite some time, the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast does not follow a win, after the Canaries' 3-1 Easter Monday defeat at Leicester. The panel of NCFC Numbers (aka Steve Sanders), Dan Brigham and Dave Powles review that, before moving on to the positivity of the comeback win over Plymouth, Gabriel Sara's free-kick nearly moment and Norwich City's new role as the Championship's new corner routine kings. And then there is, of course, the look ahead to quite an important derby game... Plus, a look back at those Stuart Webber comments, a new horse-based celebration idea for Ashley Barnes, being sick in tube carriages, and answer to the age-long question: 'What Are Norwich City Actually Good At?'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Bailey ponders whether the Spurs result was a point gained or two dropped as he speaks to head coach Daniel Farke, Grant Hanley and Mario Vrančić. Michael looks for reasons to be positive with journalist Chris Goreham whilst The Hodge Spot goes off on a VAR rant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Norwich City correspondent Michael Bailey is joined by  Stuart Hodge and Jon Rogers to debate what should happen next to give Norwich the best chance of bouncing back. The lads discuss another hugely disappointing defeat in the final home game of the  season - why did the wheels come off so severely against Burnley? Is there anything Daniel Farke should be doing to arrest the decline and how much of it is down to the quality of the squad? Also, is the criticism of  Tod Cantwell's hair and social media activity warranted? Plus, Michael rounds up all of Norwich's early business in the transfer market.  Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to www.theathletic.com/norwichpod to sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCFCnumbers and super spreadsheet star Steve Sanders is in the presenting chair once again for episode 95 of On The Ball - and the podcast is in full cup-run rhythm. Joining Steve LIVE are former Norwich City head of content Dan Brigham plus journalist and commentator of a Scottish persuasion, Stuart Hodge. The crew talks through FA Cup fourth-round victory at Wolves, voiceover mishaps and what we learned about Norwich's deadline business (or lack of). Plus, how tall is Michael McGovern really? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bailey, Norwich City correspondent for The Athletic, hosts episode 123 of On The Ball, as the crew casts its delirious eye over the latest Canaries action. Joining Michael are our own Canaries numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, OTB quizmaster general Ryan Livermore and Sensible Soccer creator Jon Hare. The pod revels in the 4-0 win at Preston in David Wagner's first Championship game as head coach, hails Kenny McLean, skirts around the January transfer window, endures a marvelous managerial quiz and gets played out by a song. It is an OTB epic. There is even a look forward to being sent to Coventry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're running out of trains... Episode 128 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast reflects on the latest Canaries action. Michael Bailey hosts alongside our own numberwang chief @NCFCnumbers AKA Steve Sanders, former Norwich City head of content Daniel Brigham and Along Come Norwich star turn Maddie Mackenzie. The pod wonders what went wrong against Sunderland, apologises profusely for many things, sets its own trivia to look good and looks forward to a week that demands more than simply must good performances. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices