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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!
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Not a bad week to be a Norwich City fan, with 10 (ten) goals to shout about, to yield six very welcome points, which ended their winless run in emphatic style.
Ryan Livermore takes over hosting responsibilities, and is joined on the panel by Steve Sanders and Dan Brigham, to discuss a potential coming of age moment for Ante Crnac, bask in more Sainz ridiculousness, ponder how to get four into three in the Canaries' midfield, and all smugly agree that they'd rather not be in the top six if it means just watching some fun football thanks.
Plus, the greatest new feature on farming you'll hear on a podcast this season, goats on trampolines, the rise of the dressing room dirge, the impossible choice between Stephen Fry and Ed Balls, and focusing on Ashley Barnes' hair...obviously.
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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.
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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.
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Football doesn't get much more thrilling than that! The On The Ball podcast somehow tries to play the follow-up act to the insane topsy-turviness of a week of following Norwich City, which culminated in a 3-3 comeback draw against Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Maddie Mackenzie get their heads together to pour praise on the comeback Canaries, reminisce about those Sainz goals, tackle the George Long problem, discuss penalties, red cards and own goals, and generally agree that it's all a lot of fun at the moment.
Plus, Shane Duffy goes marauding, Delia & Michael hang up their scarves, The Athletic's Nick Miller reminds us that Norwich possesses a church and a giant rotating screen, we give Maddie five minutes on Lungi, and Dan's 'hot source' reveals what ties Splat The Cat to Iwan Roberts...
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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It's not that often that the On The Ball podcast gets to react to big on-the-day Norwich City news but the announcement that Delia and Michael would be passing ownership over to Norfolk Holdings (not a haulage company) was just that. The dawning of a shiny new era, and the sun setting on a truly historic one.
It all gave Steve Sanders, Zoe Morgan and Dan Brigham a handy distraction from the sad stuff - things like the first-day humbling at the Kassam, Grant Hanley and Shane Duffy still being a thing, and Jonny Rowe heading to the naughty step (or, as it's more accurately known, the U21s training ground), and possibly the south of France.
Plus, football author and broadcaster Daniel Gray tells us 'What Is The Point of Norwich City?', managerial fashionistas, Notting Hill, and the start of new feature 'Brad Hills To Die On', featuring Zoe going in two-footed on players who won't use two feet.
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The On The Ball Norwich City Podcast is back and readying itself for The Hoff Era with a pre-season preview.
Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Zoe Morgan assess the last couple of months, taking in the highs of the arrival of Thorup and new pod favourite Glen Riddersholm and the lows of the St Pauli defeat and Adam Idah not getting on no plane, and offer a healthy dose of realism/deranged optimism (pick your pundit) ahead of Norwich City's new Danish adventure.
Plus, Spurs fan James Bugg from The Football Book Club podcast offers some sensible thoughts on the Canaries (as well as asking if the club's first chairman was a bird) as part of new feature What's The Point of Norwich City, a tearful goodbye to lovely Gabriel Sara, no-one can decide on whether Jack Stacey will be good or bad, and an On The Ball podcast first as one panellist phones in from the bath. Quite the way to kickstart a new season.
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It’s end of season party podcast time! The campaign is finally over, and the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast will see you to the conclusion in style, with a supercharged episode to round off the season.
This feature-length episode stars Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Zoe Morgan, and takes in tragedy (Norwich City’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Leeds), comedy (revisiting the panellists’ start of season predictions), suspense (just who did win the On The Ball Podcast Player of the Season award?) and features all your favourite heroes from a kind-of memorable season (Sara, Kenny, Hwang).
Plus, the panellists assess the era of Wagner and whether they agree with his dismissal, run the rule over the pretenders to his crown (including William Stilliam), check in on the departed – and possibly soon-to-be departed – members of the squad, and hand out their inimitable and coveted end of season prizes, such as the ‘He’s Dead To Me’ award and the ‘Ashley Barnes Moment of the Season’ award. Truly saving the best episode until last!
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Let's be fair, that wasn't what we'd hoped for. The On The Ball Norwich City Podcast takes stock at the halfway stage of the play-off semi-final between Norwich City and Leeds United, with no goals to speak of.
That didn't stop Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers), Dan Brigham and Zoe Morgan from having plenty to discuss though, with the trio soaking up another electric Carrow Road atmosphere, lauding the return of Dimi and the continued excellence of Nunez, and sweating on the fitness of the probably-absolutely-fine (according to David Wagner's post-match assessment) Josh Sargent.
Plus curries, Call The Midwife slander, other clubs' owners taking our sage advice, and the reasons why we're actually going to bloody do it and Elland Road and make it to Wembley. OTBC!
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Call off the trepidation - the top six spot is booked and the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast can start looking ahead to a date with the ex, as Daniel Farke arrives with Leeds on Sunday for a play-off semi-final.
Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers), Dave Powles and Connor Southwell try and work out what sort of position the Canaries will need to be in heading to Elland Road, attempt to care more about Norwich City's defeat at Birmingham more than David Wagner, and look back at the topsy-turvy campaign that's led us to here.
Plus, referees kissing the badge, pitch invasions, selflessly giving up a ticket, and a healthy dollop of impromptu 2010s NCFC player nostalgia.
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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.
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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!
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Well...what were we worried about? An On The Ball Norwich City Podcast to enjoy about a game worth remembering, as the Canaries got (another) one over their old rivals Ipswich Town with a 1-0 win on Saturday.
A panel of Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers), Dan Brigham, Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore relive the supercharged atmosphere on a memorable day at Carrow Road, sing the praises of free-kick hero Marcelino Nunez, laud Wagner's grown-up tactics, and mention the 15-year run quite a lot.
Plus, the poor man's Paul Lambert and the Ben Pearson tribute act, crying and booing through an enjoyable game of football, and Ryan's quiz goes all Film 2009. Post-derby day joy from beginning to end!
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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?'.
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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!
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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...
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