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'Surgeon' Glenn shows how ruthless he can be
When Glenn Roeder said Norwich City needed "major surgery" no one realised just how cold and steely the knife would be. A week ago, it was Darren Huckerby who, without fanfare, was told he was surplus to requirements.
16 May 2008
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 Adams sacked as Colney coach
Glenn Roeder has wielded the axe once again with four more members of staff leaving Norwich City. First to be given the push was Evening News and Pink 'Un columnist Neil Adams from the under-14 Academy set-up.
16 May 2008
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Iwan up for playing in Hucks tribute game
Canaries legend Iwan Roberts has put his name in the hat for an appearance in honour of his old strike partner - should the idea of a tribute match for Huckerby take off.
15 May 2008
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No time to lose, says Tony
Ex-Norwich striker Tony Cottee insisted Canaries' boss Glenn Roeder will struggle to complete his radical summer squad overhaul. Roeder has already seen reported targets Peter Ramage and Plymouth defender David Connolly join Championship rivals this week as he attempts to steps up his close season makeover.
15 May 2008
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 Just what the Doc ordered
Norwich City defender Gary Doherty admitted he is still some way from agreeing a new contract which would see him at Carrow Road next season. The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international is out of contract next month and with City boss Glenn Roeder having already released nine of his first team squad, he can ill afford to lose anyone else.
14 May 2008
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 Roeder to stick with his loan plan
Glenn Roeder has defended his liberal use of the loan system as he prepares to beg, steal and borrow again this summer. The Canaries manager signed 10 players during his first six months at Carrow Road - and could start the new season with as many as five more on the books.
14 May 2008
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Dereham set to play host to new signings
Some of Norwich City's expected influx of new summer signings could get their first outing in a Canaries' shirt at Dereham Town's Aldiss Park ground. A City XI - managed by first team coach Paul Stephenson - will visit the Magpies on Friday July 25.
13 May 2008
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Axed Canary Huckerby is in demand
Darren Huckerby could be heading into a trans-Atlantic tug-of-war for his services.
The 32-year-old was axed by Norwich manager Glenn Roeder last week and is being linked with a whole host of new challenges after his four-and-a-half years at Carrow Road, with a move overseas looking the favourite.
13 May 2008
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Diary date for City fans
The full make-up of next year's Championship may still be unknown, but the first date for Norwich City fans' diaries is Monday, June 16 - when the fixtures for the 2008-09 season will be revealed.
13 May 2008
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 Is this the new Hucks?
Could this be the man Glenn Roeder is lining up to replace City legend Darren Huckerby?
He's Republic of Ireland international Wes Hoolahan - a player the City boss is a confirmed admirer of and one who is increasingly being linked with a move to Carrow Road this summer.
13 May 2008
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Roeder hails stand-in Gunny
City's long search for a new goalkeeping coach could be drawing to a close - but manager Glenn Roeder paid tribute to Bryan Gunn for stepping into the role for more than four months.
12 May 2008
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Roeder eyes fantastic five
City boss Glenn Roeder will be quite happy to get as many as five loan players in at the start of next season - but may struggle to persuade Arsenal to part with Kieran Gibbs.
12 May 2008
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 How Roeder is planning next season
Glenn Roeder has outlined the main thrusts of his summer recruitment strategy as he prepares for a genuine assault on promotion next season. Roeder said that two thirds of a promotion squad would need to be Premiership quality and that more loan players would be coming in.
10 May 2008
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Rudd signs contract with Canaries
Declan Rudd has agreed terms on his first professional contract with the Canaries. Big things are expected of the Diss-born goalkeeper, 17, who was on the bench for City's final game of the season, at Sheffield Wednesday, on Sunday.
10 May 2008
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Eagle lands new contract
Winger Robert Eagle is to sign a new one-year contract with Norwich City, manager Glenn Roeder confirmed today.
Eagle, 21, did not make a first team appearance last season and figured only twice as an unused substitute, at Manchester City in the Carling Cup and in the home game against Barnsley.
09 May 2008
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Huckerby decision 'tough call' - Roeder
City boss Glenn Roeder today described the decision to release Darren Huckerby as a “tough call” - but said he would not have been a regular first team player had he stayed next season.
09 May 2008
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 Rossi: I didn't get a chance
Rossi Jarvis reflected ruefully on his exit from Norwich City and insisted: “I don't think the new manager gave me a chance.”
The versatile 20-year-old and his brother, Ryan, 21, were two of the victims of Glenn Roeder's end-of-season clear-out, among nine players not offered new contracts in a list released by the club on Tuesday.
09 May 2008
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 Huckerby in Canada link
Toronto FC chief Mo Johnston has not ruled out an MLS escape route for Norwich reject Darren Huckerby.
The 32-year-old was reportedly a January target for the Canadian franchise which has a growing Canary enclave with Huckerby's ex-Carrow Road team mates Jim Brennan and Carl Robinson plying their trade in the embryonic league.
09 May 2008
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 Cork for Canaries?
Norwich City boss Glenn Roeder is reportedly tracking Chelsea starlet Jack Cork.
The versatile 18-year-old has been linked with a potential Carrow Road loan switch next season after impressing in Scunthorpe's doomed Championship campaign.
09 May 2008
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Marshall in Scotland squad
Canaries keeper David Marshall has been named in George Burley's Scotland squad for the friendly against the Czech Republic in Prague on May 30. Marshall (pictured) may have to settle for a place on the bench, with Sunderland's Craig Gordon the number one choice, for a game Burley is using as a warm-up for the World Cup qualifiers which start in September with a trip to Macedonia.
08 May 2008
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Offers galore for Huckerby
Offers are coming in thick and fast for the services of Darren Huckerby, according to his agent Phil Smith.
With the dust still settling following the news of his rejection by Norwich boss Glenn Roeder, the City legend is already sifting through potential suitors for the start of next season - a galling situation for many Canary fans who feel Huckerby had plenty yet to offer in yellow and green.
08 May 2008
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Connolly linked with the Canaries
Norwich City have been linked with out-of-contract right-back Paul Connolly.
The 24-year-old was one of the players who scored against Norwich City in arguably their darkest hour last season.
08 May 2008
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