Norwich City: Revenue from shares sale to fund women's team

Rachel Lawrence and Ellie Smith scored Norwich's goals against QPR on Sunday

Norwich City Women are to receive a cash boost of more than £200,000 following the sale of shares to businessman Mark Attanasio.

The American's Norfolk Holdings group acquired 10,000 shares from the Norwich City FC Appeal Fund Trust.

It had been agreed that money would be donated to fund the club's "longer term vision" for the women's team.

Norwich drew 2-2 with Queen's Park Rangers at Carrow Road on Sunday in front of almost 6,000 supporters.

"The stage is fantastic. What a pitch for them to play on," manager Scott Emmerson told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"To have that support, they would love to have that week in, week out."

Norwich are second in the Women's National League Division One South East table, the fourth tier of the domestic game, 10 points behind AFC Wimbledon, but with two games in hand.

The team, who normally play home games at nearby Horsford, was founded in 1982 and became formally affiliated with Norwich City FC two years ago.

They first played at Carrow Road in April 2023 and Sunday's game was the second at the stadium this season, following a 1-1 draw with Cambridge United in September.

Executive director Zoe Webber said: "Our discussions with the trustees have been centred around how they could honour their long-standing agreement as a Trust - to help, support and fund an area of the football club.

"Their agreement in allowing this additional finance to be utilised by Norwich City Women will help form part of our strategic plan, as we continue to build on the recent success and infrastructure around our women's team."