Earlier we had a quiz question based around Norwich City players who have never scored for the club despite making over 75 appearances.
Our thanks to Steve Sanders for providing these interesting stats:
It's been quite a few days for Norwich City midfielder Borja Sainz.
The Spaniard scored a cracker in the FA Cup defeat at Liverpool, and followed it up on Saturday with a brilliant winner against Coventry.
His team-mate Gabriel Sara thinks his Championship goal was the pick of the two:
Gabriel Sara says Borja Sainz's winner against Coventry was a special goal
You can hear a full interview with Gabrial Sara here.
Norwich City head coach David Wagner is clearly enjoying proving a few people wrong, as the Canaries mount a serious Championship play-off challenge.
Here he is speaking to BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham:
Norwich City head coach David Wagner in bullish mood after win over Coventry City
Norwich City came from a goal down to beat Coventry City 2-1 at Carrow Road. The win puts the Canaries within one point of the Championship play-off places.
Former City midfielder Cedric Anselin was the guest summariser on BBC Radio Norfolk, here's some of his full-time thoughts:
"We (Norwich) didn't start very well in the second half and went one nil down, but we managed to find a way to stay in the game and get our noses in front with two beautiful goals.
"Good build-up and the second one from Sainz - incredible strike from outside the box."
He continued: "We stopped Coventry's momentum with their 12 games unbeaten. It's good for David Wagner to step-up and keep that momentum right till the end, and we will see where we finish."
You can hear more from Cedric Anselin on Canary Call, hosted by Rob Butler.
Image source, Getty ImagesShaun Carey made 76 appearances for Norwich City
Here's the answer for our quiz which was set by BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham. A reminder of the question:
Ben Gibson scored his first goal for the Canaries last Sunday in his 106th game.
That means since 1990 there have been just two Norwich outfield players with more than 75 first team appearances who haven’t scored a single goal. Can you name them?
The answers:
Shaun Carey (1995-2000) - 76 appearances
Dimitris Giannoulis (2021-present) - 93 appearances
Thanks to everyone who joined in.
The team news is in and new signing Sydney van Hooijdonk is on the bench for the Canaries for their Championship game against Coventry at Carrow Road.
Here's the Norwich side in full:
Gunn, Stacey, Duffy, Gibson, Giannoulis, Nunez, McLean, Sara, Fassnacht, Sainz, Sargent
Subs: Long, Fisher, McCallum, Hanley, Sorensen, Hernandez, Gibbs, Barnes, van Hooijdonk
You can listen to full live commentary on BBC Radio Norfolk FM, DAB and Freeview.
Image source, Getty ImagesHere's some stats from OPTA ahead of the Canaries taking on the Sky Blues at Carrow Road on Saturday (15.00 GMT):
Norwich City are unbeaten in their last seven league games against Coventry City (Won 4 Drawn 3) since a 2-1 defeat back in February 2009
Coventry have won just two of their last 25 away league visits to Norwich (D12 L11), winning 2-1 in January 1989 and 2-1 in February 2009.
Norwich City are unbeaten in their last six home league matches (W4 D2), last enjoying a longer unbeaten run at Carrow Road between October 2020 and April 2021 under Daniel Farke (18).
Coventry City have won their last three away league games, last winning four in a row on the road in February/March 2020 in League One. In the top-two tiers, they last did so in March 2004.
Jonathan Rowe has scored five of Norwich’s last 10 Championship goals and has 12 league goals this season, twice as many as any other Canaries player (Adam Idah, 6).
Time for our pre-match quiz, with a question set by BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham (he got some help from our regular columnist Steve Sanders too):
Ben Gibson scored his first goal for the Canaries last Sunday in his 106th game.
That means since 1990 there have been just two Norwich outfield players with more than 75 first team appearances who haven’t scored a single goal. Can you name them?
What a cracker! Send your answers here.
Norwich City head coach David Wagner is among the bookies' favourites to take over as Huddersfield Town manager.
The Terriers are looking for a new boss following the sacking of Darren Moore earlier this week. (Yorkshire Post, external)
Image source, Getty ImagesSydney van Hooijdonk signed for Norwich on transfer deadline day (Thursday)
We asked for your views on Norwich's new signing Syndey van Hooijdonk, here's some of the comments:
Jason - Let’s give him a chance. His goals to game ratio looks impressive. Seems like he has point to prove after his loan to Italy didn’t go too well. Hoping he’s involved on Saturday.
Nigel - To me it seems we have offloaded some players, which is a good thing, and added someone with decent potential. I think we all would have liked a CDM added but I assume that if Knapper doesn't get his targets then we don't waiver and get another player in for the sake of it?
NCFC Nodge - I know diddly squat about him. However, Idah didn’t ever achieve his potential, so I’m pleased that I have some kind of hope. Good test as Knapper's first signing. Strategy of quality over quantity perhaps?
Stocksy - If he runs and challenges he will be an upgrade.
Gordo - What his Dad did is of no consequence, remember Paul, son of Kenny? If people need to judge, let it be on him alone. Remember he will be in the erratic set up of one David Wagner.
WW1 on this day: I heard from Holland that he's sometimes good and can score goals, that's for sure. Might be a good fit for the Championship.
Graham - Can he play centre half?
Stephen - Hat-trick on Saturday 👍🏻😂
Image source, Norwich City FCNorwich City new signing Sydney van Hooijdonk says he has received a warm welcome at the club.
The 23-year-old Dutch striker joined the Canaries on loan until the end of the season from Serie A side Bologna.
He will wear the number 14 shirt for the team and is available for Saturday's Championship game against Coventry City (15.00 GMT).
van Hooijdonk told the club's official website: "The last few days have been hectic. Flying in yesterday and doing all the medicals. But finally, everything is done. I'm really happy.
"The training ground is amazing, and the facilities are great. I think there's everything to perform and work hard.
He continued: "I've met almost all the lads, and they're all really nice. It's been a warm welcome."
Norwich City have completed the signing of Dutch striker Sydney van Hooijdonk on a loan deal which will keep him at Carrow Road until the end of this season.
van Hooijdonk joins from Serie A side Bologna. He arrived at the Italian side in 2021 but has struggled to settle and has no league goals to his name at the club.
The 23-year-old has had more success while out on loan in his native Netherlands though, scoring 16 goals in 35 appearances last season for Eredivisie team Heerenveen.
Norwich City striker Adam Idah has joined Scottish Premiership champions Celtic on loan until the end of season.
The Republic of Ireland international has scored seven goals in 34 appearances so far this season. He came through the ranks at Carrow Road and made his debut in August 2019.
The BBC understands that there is no option to make the move permanent at the end of the loan spell.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your takes on the news that Norwich City are set to say goodbye to one striker, but say hello to another.
Adam Idah looks to be heading to Celtic on loan, with Sydney van Hooijdonk looking likely to join from Italian side Bologna in a similar deal.
Here are some of your comments:
Sophie - I suppose that if Idah is going, to replace him with another striker is good! Surprised that we haven’t brought any youngsters in to play a few games for the U21s, have a couple of games on the bench then go on loan/join another team permanently! OTBC
Robson - Hopefully Idah will bang the goals in and someone will take a permanent punt in the summer. If he doesn't, it's a bit concerning for both parties.
Major P - Looks like a good signing on the face of it. I'm not an Idah fan at all so would like to see him leave permanently.
Matt - Won't be sad to see Idah go. He hasn't been able to perform or lock-down a starting spot under three managers. Often looks lost and behind the game, despite some important late goals. Will reserve judgement on the Dutch fella, we all remember what happened last time we got excited over a Dutch striker at Carrow Road.
Jake - Norwich need to improve the midfield depth. If Idah goes, we need a prolific goalscorer to replace him for when Sargent is tired or injured with the tough fixture list coming up.
Paul - Not too excited, time will tell.
Graham - Both Idah and van Hooijdonk have failed to live up to expectations at their clubs, maybe the move will do them both good.
Alex (Celtic and Norwich fan) - With a foot in both camps, I don't think Idah to Celtic is what we need. Probably needs a fresh challenge, but not convinced.
David - Norwich need a central defensive midfielder, so if it's only swapping one substitute striker for another, it's not exactly going to be a busy day.
Norwich City head coach David Wagner has been speaking to the media ahead of the Championship game against Coventry City on Saturday (15.00 GMT).
The transfer deadline is at 23.00 GMT on Thursday.
Here are some of the key points:
Top scorer Jonathan Rowe and defender Danny Batth will both miss Saturday's game
Rowe should be back in training next week following his recovery from a broken hand
Wagner refused to be drawn on any news about deadline day transfers. Adam Idah has been in Glasgow finalising a loan move to Celtic. Meanwhile, the Canaries look likely to sign Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk on a loan deal until the end of the season
Winger Przemysław Płacheta has been linked with a move to Swansea, but Wagner refused to comment on that situation.
On Saturday’s game: Wagner said his team are full of confidence when playing at Carrow Road
On Coventry: Wagner said he is full of admiration for the Sky Blues’ manager Mark Robins. He said Robins has done a “remarkable job” and he has built a “top team”. Coventry are currently 6th in The Championship
Image source, Getty ImagesGrant Holt thinks a loan move for Adam Idah would be ideal for both parties
Norwich City striker Adam Idah looks set to leave Carrow Road and join Celtic on loan until the end of the season.
The Republic of Ireland international is second in the Canaries’ goal scoring charts this season, but hasn't been able to hold down a regular place in the first team.
City hero Grant Holt told BBC Radio Norfolk that a move away from Carrow Road is exactly what Idah needs:
"I don't think people have seen the best of him in regards to what he actually could be.
"If he goes and plays week-in, week-out, I think you will see what Adam is."
He continued, "I've known him since he was 16 and I get on with him really well. What people don't realise is that he's a really good kid, he works really hard, he wants to achieve stuff and he's got some really good attributes.
"If the club can let him go and play games and come back then it's fantastic. That's the objective."
Image source, Rex FeaturesPrzemyslaw Placheta has scored once for Norwich this season
Swansea City are eyeing a deadline-day move for Norwich City’s Poland international Przemyslaw Placheta.
Placheta, 25, is a left-sided midfielder although he has played at left-back.
His Norwich contract expires at the end of the season.
Placheta has made 61 appearances since joining Norwich in 2020, scoring two goals, and had an injury-hit loan spell at Birmingham City last season.
He has played 19 times for Norwich this season – but made only six starts – and has not featured since a defeat at Millwall on 29 December.
Swansea are short of left-sided options having sent Nathanael Ogbeta and Nathan Tjoe-A-On out on loan this month.
Josh Tymon is their first-choice left-wingback, while Kristian Pedersen has not featured in a league game since October and could be allowed to leave before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
Image source, Getty ImagesJon McCracken spent time on loan at Accrington Stanley earlier this season
Norwich City goalkeeper Jon McCracken has joined Scottish Premiership side Dundee on loan until the end of the season.
McCracken has previously been on loan at the club earlier this season, he was also at League Two’s Accrington Stanley where he made 11 appearances.
