Carrow Roeder as City opt for Glenn

[Olzy]

Norwich have appointed Glenn Roeder as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract, which will keep him at Carrow Road until 2010

The former West Ham and Newcastle boss takes over from Peter Grant, who parted company with the Championship strugglers on October 9 following a wretched run of results.

Caretaker boss Jim Duffy - who was Grant's assistant - has left Carrow Road.

Norwich head into Sunday's East Anglia derby with Ipswich at Carrow Road sitting bottom of the table with just two wins and eight points from 13 games.

They have lost seven and drawn one of their last eight league games, their last victory coming at home to Crystal Palace on September 15.

Chairman Roger Munby told the club's official website: "After a lengthy and diligent search I'm more than delighted to confirm Glenn Roeder is the board's unanimous choice as the next Norwich City manager."

Roeder's last managerial experience was at Newcastle and, after spells at West Ham, Watford and Gillingham, the Canaries' board believe he has the experience to steer them away from danger.

Joint majority shareholders Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones believe Roeder's standing in the game will also prove a bonus.

Smith said: "Glenn's experience in taking on clubs in difficult situations and improving their fortunes is clearly relevant to us.

"He carries enormous respect in the game, both from players and other managers.

"We are absolutely delighted that he has agreed to join us and we are all really looking forward to working with him."

another relegation to add to his c.v ?

[Huckerbys right foot]

I aint to happy that we got him


but then again he may do a good job he can't do any worst

C'mon Glenn

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Norwich are buried. There is no hope left.

[Olzy]

at the above.

I wouldnt be to happy if I was a Norwich fan. But hey you never know he might actually do a decent job. I have nothing against Norwich either so good luck to him.

[Huckerbys right foot]

Originally Posted by Mighty T.A.L.

Norwich are buried. There is no hope left.

What a crap post

how can you say that in October?


I think Roeder can get us out of the hole ...and get a lower mid table finish..and build on the squad

[Budgiebasher]

Glenn Roeder, wooooah
Glenn Roeder, woooah
He came to save the scum!
He'll send them to league 1!

What is Delia on about though when she says his record is impeccable? He got West Ham's golden generation relegated! And came very close with Newcastle too.

[Huckerbys right foot]

He managed to make a bottom club complety out play a team in the top 6 though didnt he today


2-0 you fucked it up
2-0 you fucked it up



Wheres your supporters gone (Wheres your supporters gone) **

** Chant dedicated to Ipswichs crap support today ...quiet as normal

[Budgiebasher]

Bottom the league, at Carrow Road!

[Huckerbys right foot]

I think i heard a few fickle fans of yours singing top of the league at Carrow Road


considering you couldnt of got top anyway


Your Ground Is To Big For You
Your Ground Is To Big For You
Your Ground Is To Big For You


I bet you lot was amazed to see a constantly filled ground

[Olzy]

Im happy Huckerby got red carded .

Should be a tough game tommorow.

Apparently your defence is well dodgey though according to a few Watford fans who watched the game. And drawing to Ipswich at home isnt that good. There away record has been poor this season.

[Huckerbys right foot]

we should of got a win Vs. Ipswich but i'll take a draw considering how poor we have been this season

our defence aren't that bad ..Taylor has came in and has made a big impact

will be a very good game