Norwich City F.C. season 2007-08
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The 2007–08 season was Norwich City
's third consecutive year in the Football League Championship
. This article shows statistics and lists all matches that Norwich City played in the season.
Norwich started off with a goalless draw away at Preston and a 2-1 win over Southampton. But after this Norwich endured a horrendous run of form winning 1 league game in 8 which included a 2-0 defeat at Wolves which was labelled by some supporters the worst city performance ever. After the 1-0 away defeat to QPR, Grant and the City parted company by mutual consent.
Jim Duffy took over as caretaker boss but lost his 3 games in charge.
After that defeat Roeder brought in Matty Pattison, Mo Camara and Ched Evans on loan to add to the loan signing of Martin Taylor, who had been signed before the game against Ipswich. Pattison's loan move was made permanent in January. Norwich's form improved greatly with only one defeat in eleven league games and after a 3-1 win over Barnsley on 12 January Norwich were in 18th position, four points clear of the relegation zone. Roeder began an overhaul of the squad during the January transfer window, selling Chris Brown to Preston and releasing David Strihavka, Julien Brellier and Ian Murray, all of whom had been signed by Grant and who had not figured in the first team since the defeat at Plymouth.
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
's third consecutive year in the Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. This article shows statistics and lists all matches that Norwich City played in the season.
A dreadful start
Norwich had a busy summer with Peter Grant bringing in 9 players which included goalkeeper David Marshall and former players Jamie Cureton and Darel Russell making returns to Carrow Road. Also 10 players departed Norwich most notably Dickson Etuhu and Robert Earnshaw while Darren Huckerby caused controversy by criticizing the club for selling their best players.Norwich started off with a goalless draw away at Preston and a 2-1 win over Southampton. But after this Norwich endured a horrendous run of form winning 1 league game in 8 which included a 2-0 defeat at Wolves which was labelled by some supporters the worst city performance ever. After the 1-0 away defeat to QPR, Grant and the City parted company by mutual consent.
Jim Duffy took over as caretaker boss but lost his 3 games in charge.
Roeder revolution
On 30 October Glenn Roeder was appointed as Grant's successor with the team bottom of the table. His first game was the East Anglian Derby against Ipswich, a 2-2 draw with Norwich coming back from 2-0 down. Norwich lost their next 2 games including a dreadful 3-0 defeat away at Plymouth Argyle and were 8 points away from safety.After that defeat Roeder brought in Matty Pattison, Mo Camara and Ched Evans on loan to add to the loan signing of Martin Taylor, who had been signed before the game against Ipswich. Pattison's loan move was made permanent in January. Norwich's form improved greatly with only one defeat in eleven league games and after a 3-1 win over Barnsley on 12 January Norwich were in 18th position, four points clear of the relegation zone. Roeder began an overhaul of the squad during the January transfer window, selling Chris Brown to Preston and releasing David Strihavka, Julien Brellier and Ian Murray, all of whom had been signed by Grant and who had not figured in the first team since the defeat at Plymouth.
Matches
Pre-season friendlies
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | 1–2 | 12–0 | 4–0 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–0 |
League
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | 0–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 0–2 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 1–2 | 0–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 0–3 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 |
| Position | 15 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
| Round | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | 1–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 0–4 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 5–1 | 1–2 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–4 |
| Position | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
FA Cup
| Round | 3 | 3(R) |
|---|---|---|
| Result | 1–1 | 1–2 |
League Cup
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | 5–2 | 1–1 | 0–1 |
In
| Name | Price | From |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Otsemobor Jon Otsemobor Jon Otsemobor is an English professional footballer, currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday. Born in Liverpool, right back Otsemobor has notably played for Crewe Alexandra, Norwich City and Southampton, and was signed by Sheffield Wednesday on 1 July 2010.-Liverpool:Otsemobor signed for... |
Free | Crewe Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
| Matthew Gilks Matthew Gilks Matthew "Matt" Gilks is a football goalkeeper who plays for Blackpool. He previously played for Rochdale for seven years before moving to Norwich City in 2007. He stayed one season with the Canaries without making a first-team appearance... |
Free | Rochdale Rochdale A.F.C. Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921... |
| Jamie Cureton Jamie Cureton Jamie Cureton is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Leyton Orient.-Early years:Cureton began his professional career with Norwich City, before moving on to Bristol Rovers... |
Undisclosed | Colchester Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
| Julien Brellier Julien Brellier Julien Brellier is a French footballer. He currently plays amateur football for AC Seyssinet. He is best known for his time with Scottish club Hearts, where he earned cult hero status due to his tough-tackling midfield displays.-Early Career:Brellier started his career at French club Montpellier... |
Free | Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
| David Marshall David Marshall (footballer) David James Marshall is a Scottish footballer who plays for Cardiff City as a goalkeeper. He is also a current Scotland international.-Celtic:... |
Undisclosed | Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
| David Strihavka David Strihavka David Střihavka is a Czech footballer who currently plays for the Corgoň Liga club MŠK Žilina. Strihavka had moved from Banik Ostrava to Norwich City in July 2007 and was the first Czech player to play for the club. Norwich terminated his contract on 11 January 2008... |
Undisclosed | Banik Ostrava FC Baník Ostrava FC Baník Ostrava is a football club from the Silesian part of the city of Ostrava, Czech Republic. It is based in Slezská Ostrava district of the city.... |
| Darel Russell Darel Russell Darel Francis Roy G. Russell is an English footballer who plays for Preston North End. He plays as a central midfielder although during his career has been known for his versatility. Russell started his career at Norwich City before moving to Stoke City in 2003. He spent four years with The... |
Undisclosed | Stoke Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
| Ian Murray | Free | Rangers Rangers F.C. Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses... |
Out
| Name | Price | To |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Earnshaw Robert Earnshaw Robert Earnshaw is a Welsh footballer who plays for Cardiff City and Wales. He is the only player to have scored a hat-trick in the English Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two , the League Cup, the FA Cup and for his country at International level.Earnshaw was born in Mufulira,... |
£3.5million | Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
| Dickson Etuhu Dickson Etuhu Dickson Paul Etuhu is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Fulham in the Premier League. His younger brother Kelvin is also a footballer... |
£1.5million | Sunderland Sunderland A.F.C. Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League... |
| Youssef Safri Youssef Safri Youssef Safri is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Qatar SC in the Qatari League.-Career:Safri had played for Coventry City from 2001 to 2004 where he made his name in the English game after a transfer from Raja Casablanca of Morocco. This time was not without controversy however... |
Undisclosed | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
| Jurgen Colin Jurgen Colin Jurgen Romano Colin is a Dutch footballer who plays for Anorthosis Famagusta FC in Cyprus, as a defender.-Club career:... |
Undisclosed | Ajax |
| Andy Hughes Andy Hughes Andy Hughes was an English electronic music producer from Harrow, Middlesex . He is most known for his work with The Orb, where he helped mix and produce Orbus Terrarum, Orblivion, and Cydonia, as well as The Orb's singles from this period. Hughes left The Orb during the production of Cydonia,... |
Undisclosed | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
| Ian Henderson | Released | Northampton Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
| Peter Thorne | Released | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
| Andrew Fisk | Released | Kings Lynn King's Lynn F.C. King's Lynn F.C. was an English football club based in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Established in 1879, they were wound up at the High Court on 25 November 2009 with debts of £77,000 and went out of business in December after a failed appeal... |
| Paul McVeigh Paul McVeigh Paul Michael McVeigh is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Norwich City.-Club career:... |
Released | Luton Town Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
| Matthieu Louis-Jean Matthieu Louis-Jean Matthieu Louis-Jean is a French footballer, who is currently unattached after being released by Norwich City. He joined Norwich in June 2005 after several seasons at Nottingham Forest, who he joined from Le Havre AC in 1999 following a loan spell. An experienced full-back, Louis-Jean made 198... |
Released | |
In
| Name | Price | From |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bates Matthew Bates Matthew David Bates is an English professional football player and captain of Middlesbrough. He plays in central defence, however is equally adept at playing right-back or defensive midfield.-Career:... |
On Loan | Middlesbrough Middlesbrough F.C. Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889... |
| Ryan Bertrand Ryan Bertrand Ryan Dominic Bertrand is an English footballer who plays for Chelsea. He is a left back converted from a winger.Bertrand began his career at Gillingham, before being signed by Chelsea in July 2005. After graduating from the Chelsea youth system, Bertrand was sent on to loan to various club between... |
On Loan | Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
| Matty Pattison Matty Pattison Matthew Joseph "Matty" Pattison is a South African association footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.-Early life:... |
Undisclosed | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
| Mohammed Camara Mohammed Camara Mohammed "Mo" Camara is a Guinean professional footballer. He is a left back and a Guinean international.-Early career:... |
On Loan | Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
| Martin Taylor | On Loan | Birmingham |
| John Hartson John Hartson John Hartson is a former Welsh international footballer who played as a striker, best known for his spells with West Ham and Celtic. Hartson also featured prominently for Wales, earning 51 caps until his international retirement in 2006... |
On Loan | West Brom West Bromwich Albion F.C. West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands... |
| Matty Pattison Matty Pattison Matthew Joseph "Matty" Pattison is a South African association footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.-Early life:... |
On Loan | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
| Jimmy Smith | On Loan | Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
| Juan Velasco Damas Juan Velasco Damas Juan Velasco Damas is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a right defender.Playing for seven different clubs during his professional career, he appeared in 213 matches in his country's top division, scoring one goal... |
Free | Bosman Bosman ruling Union Royale Belge des Sociétés de Football Association ASBL v Jean-Marc Bosman is a 1995 European Court of Justice decision concerning freedom of movement for workers, freedom of association, and direct effect of article 39 of the EC Treaty... |
| Maceo Rigters Maceo Rigters Maceo Rigters is a Dutch footballer, who currently plays for Gold Coast United in the Australian A-League. His previous clubs include Heerenveen, Dordrecht, NAC Breda and Blackburn Rovers... |
On Loan | Blackburn Rovers |
Out
| Name | Price | To |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Lewis | 400k | Peterborough United Peterborough United F.C. Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is... |
| Chris Brown | 400k | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
| Ian Murray | Free Transfer | Hibernian Hibernian F.C. Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts... |
| John Hartson John Hartson John Hartson is a former Welsh international footballer who played as a striker, best known for his spells with West Ham and Celtic. Hartson also featured prominently for Wales, earning 51 caps until his international retirement in 2006... |
Loan Expired | West Brom West Bromwich Albion F.C. West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands... |
| Matty Pattison Matty Pattison Matthew Joseph "Matty" Pattison is a South African association footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.-Early life:... |
Loan Expired | Newcastle United Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
| David Střihavka David Střihavka David Střihavka is a Czech footballer who currently plays for the Corgoň Liga club MŠK Žilina. Strihavka had moved from Banik Ostrava to Norwich City in July 2007 and was the first Czech player to play for the club. Norwich terminated his contract on 11 January 2008... |
Released | |
| Julien Brellier Julien Brellier Julien Brellier is a French footballer. He currently plays amateur football for AC Seyssinet. He is best known for his time with Scottish club Hearts, where he earned cult hero status due to his tough-tackling midfield displays.-Early Career:Brellier started his career at French club Montpellier... |
Released | |
| Paul Gallacher Paul Gallacher Paul Gallacher born in Deaconsbank, Glasgow is a Scottish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for Scottish Premier League side Dunfermline Athletic. He also made seven appearances for the Scottish national team... |
Released | |
First team squad
- As of 4 May 2008.
Out on loan
Board members
| Position | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Roger Munby Roger Munby -Norwich City:Roger became a Director of the club in May 1996 and also had a previous stint between January 1986 and September 1987 and took over the Chairman's role from Bob Cooper in 2002... |
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| Joint Majority Shareholder | Delia Smith Delia Smith Delia Smith CBE is an English cook and television presenter, known for teaching basic cookery skills. She is the UK's best-selling cookery author, with more than 21 million copies sold.... |
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| Joint Majority Shareholder | Michael Wynn-Jones Michael Wynn-Jones Michael Wynn-Jones is a Welsh-born writer, editor and publisher.He is a joint majority shareholder of Norwich City Football Club. His partner in the shareholding is his wife, Delia Smith. Wynn-Jones is a writer, editor – formerly editor of the Daily Mirror magazine – and publisher... |
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| Director | Andrew Turner | |
| Director | Sharon Turner | |
| Director | Michael Foulger | |
| Chief Executive | Neil Doncaster Neil Doncaster Neil Doncaster is an association football executive. He was appointed as chief executive of the Scottish Premier League in July 2009, having previously held the same position at Norwich City F.C. from 2001 to 2009.-Profile:... |