Thirsty Lizard 3,164 Posted December 7, 2019 Just heard the sad news that Ron Saunders has died. He was the manager when I first started watching Norwich and was of course the first manager to take us up to the top division. A sad loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Great no-nonsense City manager. Will always be remembered as the first one to take us to the top table. He’d been living with dementia and had recently been living in a home in Sutton Coldfield. Sad so soon after Duncan Forbes’ passing in similar circumstances. RIP Ron. Edited December 7, 2019 by ......and Smith must score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted December 7, 2019 Another sad loss so soon after Big Dunc. The trouble is as you get older as a fan these events tragically happen to your heroes of yesteryear. RIP Ron Saunders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted December 7, 2019 Absolute hero for those of us who thought we'd never play top flight football. So many great memories both football and how he always acknowledged us fans when we saw him away from the club. Another who spent his last years living with dementia. RIP Ron, will never be forgotten. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,408 Posted December 7, 2019 Great man. Fittest manager ever. Had a great career Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted December 7, 2019 RIP Ron, my first City manager too. Best wishes to his family and those close to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,023 Posted December 7, 2019 So sad to hear this, absolute legend, rest in peace Ron and my thoughts are with his family and loved ones........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted December 7, 2019 A great Manager for our Club. Mousehold was his favourite training ground. Sad that the BBC don't even give us a mention in their report. RIP Ron & thank you. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50701448 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Making Plans said: A great Manager for our Club. Mousehold was his favourite training ground. Sad that the BBC don't even give us a mention in their report. RIP Ron & thank you. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50701448 Shame he didn’t manage anyone else except Villa according to the BBC. He was a top bloke and did a great job for us. Was the manager the first time I went to CR in 1972. Edited December 7, 2019 by Graham Paddons Beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted December 7, 2019 I first saw Ron as a centre forward playing for Charlton Athletic against us at the old Valley. In those days the Robins played in white shirts with red shoulders, white shorts and black socks with red tops. For me he was one of City’s top five managers and took us to the promised land in 1972 and to our first Wembley final in the League Cup against Spurs losing 1-0 to a Ralph Coates goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wroxham Bridge 23 Posted December 7, 2019 Being in my early teens and standing on the Barclay with the First Division seeming so far away, he made my dreams come true . So sorry he has succumbed to the big D, my condolences to his family and friends and am glad that he is now resting in peace. OTBC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erraticus 55 Posted December 7, 2019 Yes, rest in peace Ron. Thanks for the memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 7, 2019 In the beginning there was Ron Saunders. Anything else that follows is all down to him. Underrated and undervalued at all of his clubs with whom he had success 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Great manager a hero to us who watched him take us to division one for the first time ever ,I will never forget the 1972 season.he had a sense of humour as well his interviews with Gerry Harrison were comical at times.not loved by all the players as he was straight talking .We had the fittest side in Division two at the time . Edited December 7, 2019 by Yellowhammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFCInnit 52 Posted December 7, 2019 Ron Saunders was terrifying! In a post match Villa interview he said: "If that ****ing linesman is on the zebra crossing when I leave here I am going to run him over." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted December 7, 2019 Ron Saunders and Duncan Forbes. Now those two truly qualify as Norwich City greats. You will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Thank you both for all the wonderful memories gentlemen. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy cousins 9 Posted December 8, 2019 R.I.P the man who took us up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted December 8, 2019 The first manager to bring success to CR, and much joy to me and all the family, and a Wembley final to boot! Thanks for the memories Ron, RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curious yellow 184 Posted December 8, 2019 Legend, brought young players through and spent wisely. Went on to put together Euro Cup winning team for Villa. Proof of what can be done with hard work, not just spending money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted December 8, 2019 11 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: In the beginning there was Ron Saunders. Anything else that follows is all down to him. Underrated and undervalued at all of his clubs with whom he had success Everything that has happened since is due to him. The most important person in Norwich City's history. And he created a Villa side that stopped our neighbours winning the League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 638 Posted December 8, 2019 Just read two Sunday papers, all Villa , nothing about us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingsway 94 Posted December 8, 2019 Archie Macauley started the turnaround in the late 1950's which led to a decade and a bit of consolidating in the 2nd Division. Ron Saunders took the club beyond that and into the 1st Division. The mid 1970's - early 1990's spell which is undoubtedly Norwich City's greatest era he instigated in his spell at the club from 1969-73 and laid the foundations for the club being where it is now! His later successes at Aston Villa are further proof of how great a manager he was! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted December 8, 2019 14 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: Another sad loss so soon after Big Dunc. The trouble is as you get older as a fan these events tragically happen to your heroes of yesteryear. RIP Ron Saunders. Yeah, like quite a few others here Ron was in charge when I started going to Carrow Road and those players are sadly coming to the end of their time with us as we all get older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted December 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Yeah, like quite a few others here Ron was in charge when I started going to Carrow Road and those players are sadly coming to the end of their time with us as we all get older. Yes the squad I watched as a teenager was Keelan,Payne black/butlar stringer, Forbes Briggs,Livermore bone,cross Paddon and foggo, with Anderson, Howard and originally Silvester before he got injured. A great team built mostly by Ron saunders ,great days 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,518 Posted December 8, 2019 Like so many posters here, it was under the Saunders team that I started going to Carrow Road. That 71 season epitomised everything about his approach. A true legendary character in football. RIP. Very sad news to begin the day. Bring us 3 points in your memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Ryans Express 32 Posted December 8, 2019 Rest in peace Ron, and thank you, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites