Yobocop 1,105 Posted July 12, 2023 Some really good suggestions here, I think there are a lot of cult heroes listed but not sure if some of them are obscure however I think that’s open to interpretation another name: Steve Walsh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted July 12, 2023 Mathias Svensson always thought he was a good player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, TheRock said: A few names immediately come to mind: Kei Kamara Marc Libra Henri Lansbury Leroy Lita Elvis Hammond The winner for me by a mile is Dani Pacheco 😂, a short-lived stint at Norwich, only six apperances yet most can probably remember his contributions in the conclusion of the 2010/11 promotion season. Forgot all about Leroy Lita ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 188 Posted July 12, 2023 Harry Redknapp signed for us on loan during Bond's first or second season but was injured for the whole of his loan period, so never made an appearance. Bond also tried, unsuccessfully, to sign Bobby Moore from Fulham & Alan Ball when he was at Southampton-we came very close to signing Ball as well but in the end, given the choice between Norwich or playing in Canada, he opted for the latter. To think we could have had Alan Ball and Martin Peters in our midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,261 Posted July 12, 2023 Mark Farrington David Carney And didn’t we have a season where we kept loaning random goalkeepers? Alnwick, Warner etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Old Shuck said: Harry Redknapp signed for us on loan during Bond's first or second season but was injured for the whole of his loan period, so never made an appearance. Bond also tried, unsuccessfully, to sign Bobby Moore from Fulham & Alan Ball when he was at Southampton-we came very close to signing Ball as well but in the end, given the choice between Norwich or playing in Canada, he opted for the latter. To think we could have had Alan Ball and Martin Peters in our midfield. That’s insane I love little snippets like this thank you Edited July 12, 2023 by Yobocop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 641 Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Herman said: The footballer/skat singer Papa Booba Doop, or something like that. I remember this guy random signing didn’t play much then due to injuries got a one off start against QPR and put in a fantastic one man performance which included one of the most audacious pieces of skill I have ever seen at Carrow Road a jay jay Okocha crossover. He also dived around a lot, apparently spat at the QPR fans and generally made a nuisance of himself. He also assisted the only goal I think in a 1-0 win. Was looking forward to him kicking on them for reasons I forget he left the club soon after never to surface again. Edited July 12, 2023 by Ulfotto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted July 12, 2023 Andreas Johnson I loved his passion ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,781 Posted July 12, 2023 David Rocastle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted July 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: David Rocastle. Tragic he died so young ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted July 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Herman said: The footballer/skat singer Papa Booba Doop, or something like that. It was a bit of an urban myth that it was the same Papa Bouba Diop that played for Fulham but it was a different guy this guy was Pape Seydou Diop, highlight of his career was gobbing at some QPR fans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 664 Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, norfolkngood said: yes you are right ! when was Elvis then ? We signed Elvis at the very start of that season, soon sending him back after the Hucks and Crouch loans. So hard to believe that in 2 months time that'll be 20 years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottlarock 3 Posted July 12, 2023 Matthew Rush 🙂 Big signing in 1995....ruptured his knee within 3 days and only played 3 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,231 Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, KiwiScot said: I win. Trialist. The best trialist we ever had was surely Football manager legend Cherno Samba! He always ended up world class on one game and you could pick him up for 200,000 from Millwall I think it was. First player I always signed. Never really made it professionally. Played for us on trial in a friendly against Thetford. Got a feeling he even scored! Edited July 12, 2023 by The Raptor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 188 Posted July 12, 2023 Gunny had Michael Bridges (ex-Sunderland and Leeds) on trial prior to the 09/10 season, I was really hoping we'd sign him as he was still only 30 at the time & had looked quite the mustard at Leeds, albeit several years earlier. He ended up in Carlisle but, as we got someone from around that way in the end, I guess it doesn't really matter now! Remember watching David Rocastle play for us on an absolute mud heap of a pitch at Reading's old Elm Park ground back in 1997. he glided above it as if he was on his own carpet of air & was easily the best player on the pitch that night. We wanted to sign him and he was keen to come but we couldn't get even near the wages he was on. A pity.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 504 Posted July 12, 2023 Marc Libra. Perhaps Dean Coney for a slightly different style of goalscoring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,570 Posted July 12, 2023 8 hours ago, How I Wrote Elastic Man said: John O'Neill Probably the only player of that era (mid to late 80's) that I never got to see play Not many did but I was at the one game that he played-in fact I was talking about it last night with my brother. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,231 Posted July 12, 2023 52 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: David Rocastle. Mate has just mentioned Steven Rocastle 'Steven also played for Norwich reserves.' He was the younger brother of footballer David Rocastle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted July 12, 2023 40 minutes ago, The Raptor said: The best trialist we ever had was surely Football manager legend Cherno Samba! He always ended up world class on one game and you could pick him up for 200,000 from Millwall I think it was. First player I always signed. Never really made it professionally. Played for us on trial in a friendly against Thetford. Got a feeling he even scored! Thanks for the reminder of me 14 years ago showing my alter-ego as well 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taiwan Canary 144 Posted July 12, 2023 Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raunds canary 218 Posted July 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Herman said: The footballer/skat singer Papa Booba Doop, or something like that. Think he spat at the QPR fans on boxing day if I remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,444 Posted July 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, raunds canary said: Think he spat at the QPR fans on boxing day if I remember Talking of QPR, Tony Fernandes has ended his association with them. Given Fernandes has been mentioned heavily in terms of his declared interest in Norwich in the past, does he qualify for this thread? 🤔 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,819 Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, raunds canary said: Think he spat at the QPR fans on boxing day if I remember I think most people have or at least thought of doing it.😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 917 Posted July 12, 2023 David Beckham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy cousins 9 Posted July 12, 2023 Jan Molby for 3 games I think it was, we got the chunky version of him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, shefcanary said: Talking of QPR, Tony Fernandes has ended his association with them. Given Fernandes has been mentioned heavily in terms of his declared interest in Norwich in the past, does he qualify for this thread? 🤔🤣 May be featured in later episodes of the series 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifty 45 Posted July 12, 2023 Couple of standouts for me Andrew Brownrigg “the next Dave Watson” and in the Mike Walker glory years we had an East German international called Andreas Wagenhaus lurking in the reserve squad but hardly played a game. Good mentions earlier of Jose Maria Bakero and the very underrated David Fox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted July 12, 2023 Juan Velasco Plucked that one from absolutely no where earlier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,597 Posted July 12, 2023 The late Jim Blair... Played 11 times including two cup finals then disappeared to Belgium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
