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Opinion Ian Clarke: 11 things the Norwich City family can do to help each other through this crisis

Todd Cantwell has been calling elderly Norwich City supporters to offer help during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

One day we’re talking about Tim Krul’s heroics to send Norwich City through to the FA Cup quarter final and the next thing you know we’re watching videos of Tommy Trybull doing keepy ups with a loo roll and Korey Smith performing amazing tricks with a tea bag.

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Opinion Ian Clarke: Rest of this season could shape City’s future for many years to come

Alex Tettey hold his head in his hands after City conceded a third at Molineux. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

I reckon it was at about 2.30pm on Sunday, February 23 when for the first time I really thought Norwich were heading back to the Championship.

Opinion Ian Clarke: The eternal optimist’s guide to Norwich City’s survival

Norwich Head Coach Daniel Farke celebrates victory at the end of the Premier League match at Carrow Road, Norwich
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Exclusive news to start this week - Jurgen Klopp really was away during the winter break.

Opinion Ian Clarke: Should Norwich be happy to be ‘best bottom of the table side ever?’

Christoph Zimmermann helped his side keep a clean sheet against Bournemouth Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

For as long as I can remember, City fans have enjoyed having a good moan about Match Of The Day.

Opinion Ian Clarke: Home is where the heart (of the problem) is for Norwich City

Todd Cantwell scored his fifth Premier League goal of the season during City's loss to Wolves Pictures: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

I’m sure I was not the only Norwich City fan who left Carrow Road with a mixed up concoction of emotions after the defeat to Wolves.

Opinion Ian Clarke: City must be more like Scrooge than Santa this Christmas

Daniel Farke cut a frustrated figure as City lost 2-1 to Sheffield United at Carrow Road.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Ian Clarke: Why are the Blades cutting it in the Premier League and the Canaries aren’t?

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has worked wonders with the Blades
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Before the start of this season, are there any of us Norwich City fans who would rather have been in Sheffield United’s shoes than ours?

Opinion Ian Clarke: Come on City fans, let’s lift the gloom and raise the roof

The goal-scoring form of Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki, second from right, has caught the attention of NFL star JJ Watt Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Can you believe it’s only 53 days since one of the greatest victories in Norwich City’s 117-year history?

Opinion Ian Clarke: Norwich City must seize momentum in ‘mini league’ battles

Ibrahim Amadou earned special praise from Daniel Farke after his Bournemouth display Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

It was a good day for a whole range of reasons down in Bournemouth.

Ian Clarke: I’m worried about Norwich City - but we must stick to plan A

Patrick Roberts looks dejected during City's defeat to Aston Villa. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Opinion Ian Clarke: Young City duo will soon step up to England first team

Max Aarons - man of the match for England Under-21s Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Opinion Ian Clarke: This Norwich City squad has the character to bounce back from setbacks

Todd Cantwell scored his first Premier League goal for Norwich City but it proved in a losing cause against Chelsea
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Opinion Ian Clarke: I’m feeling more positive after Premier League week one than before it started

Teemu Pukki scores City's consolation at Liverpool
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Opinion Ian Clarke: Time to salute the man at the heart of City’s revolution

Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber will still have plenty of financial challenges to deal with in the Premier League Picture: Sonya Duncan

Opinion Ian Clarke: Thank you Norwich City for a truly fantastic season

Teemu Pukki lifted the club's player-of-the-year award before Norwich City clinched promotion against Blackburn
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