Roger Munby

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,811]

https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/roger-munby-1945-2022

Has passed away. There'll be a minute's silence at the game today. 

[Ken Hairy 3,771]

Sad news, thoughts with all his family RIP. 

[nutty nigel 7,528]

Top man, always supported the fans.

I remember when some of the coaches were late for a game at Coventry he stood outside to greet us and missed kick off with us.

Also one evening at Luton where there was a power cut and we stood out in the rain (waiting to be allowed through that blokes bathroom) he stood with us until it was resolved.

RIP Roger 💛💚

[Ramrod 258]

I was lucky enough to meet Roger. I thought he was a genuine and lovely gentleman. RIP. 

[stratton canary 134]

Sad news, lovely fella, RIP Roger 💛💚

[Thirsty Lizard 3,158]

I got to know Roger quite well back in the day through the Football Supporters Association. He was a lovely and genuine bloke, a City fan through and through and also a great marketing man in his professional life.

RIP Roger and deepest condolences to all your family. 

[nutty nigel 7,528]

Bump

[PockthorpePete 331]

9 hours ago, nutty nigel said:

Top man, always supported the fans.

I remember when some of the coaches were late for a game at Coventry he stood outside to greet us and missed kick off with us.

Also one evening at Luton where there was a power cut and we stood out in the rain (waiting to be allowed through that blokes bathroom) he stood with us until it was resolved.

RIP Roger 💛💚

I hope no one was in the bath at the time.

[PurpleCanary 5,557]

I wasn’t at the AGM in question but I believe it was Munby who issued a gentle but telling rebuke to Roeder after the ‘I missed your time as England manger…’ jibe. RIP.

[Ray 111]

Roger and I were best mates for a number of years and we attended matches together for many seasons.  More recently (the last three years) his presence at Carrow Road became less frequent due to his worsening health, he suffered from Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and emphysema, the later requiring a portable oxygen cylinder.

As some have alluded to, he was an erudite raconteur who could entertain at the drop of a hat and was an immensely respected marketeer,  It was this expertise that he brought to the club, initially as a Director and then as Chairman for seven years.  Among his many achievements as Chairman were the introduction of the family enclosure (the first in the country I believe) and increasing season ticket sales from circa 13,000 to the current level of 21,500, this was achieved thanks to a tremendous amount of dedication and hard work, and were undertaken alongside his ‘day job’.  I worked with Roger on a number of business projects and saw his skill and expertise at first hand and it was an absolute pleasure to behold.

Roger had many passions, from his model railway, through to his cars, however Norwich City FC and the fans were top of the list, so much so that despite his ailments and mobility issues we would meet for lunch every Thursday at a well-known hostelry and for two hours or so we chewed the fat over all things football and Norwich City, interspersed with numerous hilarious stories he would tell involving past players and managers,

Roger spent the last week in hospital, the only excuse I would accept for him missing our Thursday lunch, and passed away peacefully at 5.55am this morning and I know he would have appreciated the recognition shown to him at the match today.

I’m going to miss you my dear friend, rest in peace.

Ray

[Inch High aka Inchy.. 405]

He was a lovely very approachable old fella. Will be sadly missed.