Norwich City will play Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday 28 January (14.30 GMT).
The Canaries overcame Bristol Rovers in a third round replay, it finished 3-1 to City at the Memorial Stadium.
The game takes place at Rovers’ Memorial Stadium
It’s freezing cold but the FA Cup third round replay between Bristol Rovers and Norwich City is on.
You can listen to live commentary with BBC Radio Norfolk on FM, DAB and BBC Sounds here.
Image source, Getty ImagesNorwich City drew 1-1 with Bristol Rovers at Carrow Road on 6 January. The replay takes place at the Memorial Stadium.
Norwich City do not have a good recent record in FA Cup replays. Here's some stats ahead of the game (provided by OPTA):
Bristol Rovers have progressed from both of their FA Cup ties against Norwich, doing so in 1912-13 after two replays (second round), and a 2-1 third round win in 1963-64
Norwich have won their last two away games against Bristol Rovers, with this their first such visit since a 3-0 victory in League One in May 2010
Bristol Rovers haven’t reached the FA Cup fourth round since 2007-08, going out at this stage of the competition five times since then
Norwich have progressed from three of their last four FA Cup third round ties, though they did go out at this stage last season against Blackburn
Norwich City have been eliminated from their last five FA Cup ties that have gone to a replay, with all of these coming in the third round between 2007-08 and 2017-18
David Wagner on FA Cup replay at Bristol Rovers: 'It will be electric'
Norwich City head to the Memorial Stadium for an FA Cup third round replay against Bristol Rovers on Wednesday (19.45 GMT).
The winners will face Premier League Liverpool in the fourth round on Sunday 28 January (14.30 GMT).
David Wagner told BBC Radio Norfolk that his side would love a trip to Anfield but beating League One Rovers is a tough task, the two sides drew 1-1 at Carrow Road on 6 January.
Image source, Shaun Whitmore/BBCBen Knapper is the Sporting Director at Norwich City
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I’ve learnt to my cost in the recent past that it’s unwise to get too disdainful over City’s lack of transfer activity before a window closes. The scope to end up with egg on your face is immense.
So it is with caution that I question whether David Wagner’s suggestion that his squad will look “very different” after the window was little more than a line thrown out to placate the fans.
As things stand, only two minor bits of business have been done – Hwang Ui-jo back to Forest following the termination of his loan spell and Tony Springett on loan to Northampton for the rest of the season. And that’s it.
Even the rumour mill has given the Canaries a wide berth. Occasionally we may get mentioned briefly in one of those 'Norwich City are among a host of clubs interested in so and so’ type rumours but, as City fans well know, rarely do we emerge with a new player when in competition with others.
If that fact wasn’t made clear to new sporting director Ben Knapper during his induction day then he’ll soon learn, because being in charge of recruitment at Norwich City is a tough old gig as numerous ex-employees would testify.
The reasons are numerous but the big two are the club’s perceived location (even though it’s less than two hours from London), and the fact we are supposedly perpetually skint (for which I have no mitigation).
Put those two things together and the only logical conclusion is that for the club to lure anyone of note to Norfolk in this window, a prized asset or two - I’m talking Gabriel Sara, Jonny Rowe, Josh Sargent and Angus Gunn - would first need to be sold.
And, yet, those four players should be the spine around which a new, progressive Norwich City side is to be built – the one Knapper spoke about when he first arrived.
Lose one or more of those four players and you raise a few million but you also have a much weaker team. And, from experience, we know that rarely does all of that revenue make its back way into the transfer kitty. Those pesky day-to-day running costs also need addressing.
So, tricky… right?
Maybe, for one window only, boring is the way to go.
Good luck Mr Knapper!
Image source, Getty ImagesRobert Snodgrass made 74 appearances for Norwich and scored 14 goals
Former Norwich City winger Robert Snodgrass has announced that he has retired from playing.
Snodgrass revealed on social media that he is calling time on a career that spanned 20 years.
He joined the then top-flight Canaries from Leeds United in July 2012 and spent two years at the club before leaving to sign for Hull City in 2014.
The Scotland international was named player of the season for the 2013/14 campaign and scored seven goals in 34 appearances as City were relegated from the Premier League.
He went on to play for West Ham United, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, Luton Town and Heart of Midlothian.
Image source, Darren DoggettNorwich City were promoted to Division 2 at the end of the 1933/34 season
Thanks to Norwich City supporter Darren Doggett who sent us pictures of a wonderful piece of Canary archive.
It's the programme from a game against Bristol Rovers which took place on 5 May 1934 in Division 3 South at The Nest (the ground Norwich played at prior to moving to Carrow Road).
The Canaries had won the title that season and were set to take their place in Division 2 for the first time.
Here's how the two teams lined up that day (the game finished 0-0):
Image source, Darren DoggettThere's a fantastic description for the Norwich goalkeeper Norman Wharton:
"His great joy is to meet a forward who does not know him and tries to rush him through the goal. No forward has ever tried twice."
Image source, Darren DoggettFinally, a word from then manager Tom Parker. He wrote about how important the supporters had been in that successful season.
He said, "I finish the season as I began. At the start I said the team spirit with the supporters is just as essential as with the team and events have proved this true."
Image source, Darren DoggettSpecial thanks to Darren’s neighbour Peter for lending him the programme.
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Norwich City supporter Andy Wall and the man who helped saved his life (John Guymer, second from left)
Norwich City supporter Andy Wall suffered a cardiac arrest while watching the Canaries in August 2023.
On the Scrimmage he was reunited with one of the people who helped save his life - John Guymer from East of England Ambulance Service.
You can listen to the full programme with Rob Butler and Chris Reeve here.
David Wagner talks about the phone call he received from Jurgen Klopp following the cup draw
David Wagner said he's "quite sure" that his friend Jurgen Klopp will be supporting Norwich City when they face Bristol Rovers in an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday (19.45 GMT).
If the Canaries can beat the League One side, they will go on to face the Reds at Anfield in the fourth round on Sunday 28 January (14.30 GMT).
Norwich City head to Bristol Rovers for an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday (19.45 GMT).
Head coach David Wagner has been speaking to the media ahead of the game, here are the key points:
Jaden Warner is not available due to illness, but Adam Forshaw is fit for the game
Grant Hanley will be back in team training next week
Josh Sargent will be rested for the Bristol Rovers game, no new injury problems for him though
Warner could be sent out on loan but Wagner said it's early in the window so decisions will be made in the coming days
On Tony Springett's loan departure: "He didn't produce an end product in the opportunities he had." Wagner said the move to Northampton Town will benefit his career
On potential transfer incomings: "At the minute, it's quiet"
Wagner said he thinks it's a quiet transfer window so far in general, but it could "accelerate" at any time
On the Bristol Rovers game: "We expect a very testing environment. Tight stadium, sold out, difficult place but the reward is clear. I'd love to go to Anfield." Wagner is looking forward to a reunion with old friend Jurgen Klopp if Norwich can win the replay. Premier League Liverpool await in the fourth round
Wagner said he got a phone call from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp "5 seconds" after the fourth round draw was made
Gethin Jones shares the time he went on a stag do with the former Norwich City midfielder.
Presenter Gethin Jones shares the time he went on a stag do in Munich with former Norwich City midfielder Jeremy Goss.
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As usual we have had plenty of messages from people wanting to have their say on Norwich City.
The Canaries won 2-1 at Hull in the Championship on Friday.
On Wednesday they head to Bristol Rovers for an FA Cup Third Round replay.
Here are some of your recent comments:
Adam - Didn't really deserve to win. Boring football. Manager should go.
Grapeo - A win is a win. Nothing changes, Wagner still needs to go. Don’t see the point in signing anyone until we get a new manager.
Dave - I'm not changing my mind on Wagner, he needs to go. Although I expect the club to wait for the end of the season. His body of work over 12 months has been poor, and once his high-risk attacking format at the start of the season collapsed with no plan B and a couple of key injuries, we can all see how limited his coaching is.
Andrew - Feel like results are continuing to paper cracks. Need to reinvigorate our season by implementing emerging talents such as Lima and Aboh before they leave at the end of the season (such as Alex Matos before). Just one of multiple problems that the club continuously misjudges.
Freddie - Massive three points, and a determined performance full of grit. Didn’t make it easy for ourselves whatsoever, but when do we ever? Always looked dangerous when we went forward as well which was made clear with the two goals. Really hope it’s a turning point and we go into the game with West Brom with similar intensity, but we’ve fallen off before.
Kieran - My thoughts on Wagner after the win at Hull hasn’t changed, because it was a typical Wagner win. No team cohesion and discipline that’s ultimately bailed out by a few moments of individual quality. The scoreline could’ve been completely different had Gunn been sent off after smashing into Connolly, so it’s a win that just papers over deep cracks.
John - Love the fight shown, need Sargent, Rowe and Sara healthy and on pitch together for the rest of the fixtures. With that, hope is alive. Wagner, in my opinion, vilified arbitrarily by lifelong malcontents.
Ian - I actually enjoyed the game. I loved the grit we had on Friday. Putting in a tough tackle, picking up a booking, a bit of fight with that added spark of quality. Yes, it wasn't pleasing on the eye, but it worked. If you can’t enjoy a 2-1 win away from home then I don’t really know what to say. Up the Norwich.
Max - A win shouldn’t paper over any cracks. We rely so heavily on individual quality and our only game plan is to sit back and protect whatever we have. We have so many gifted attacking options who are being stifled by Wagner, whose current style makes Chris Hughton look like Pep Guardiola.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Scrimmage with Rob Butler and Chris Reeve is back on BBC Radio Norfolk (Monday, 18.00 GMT).
Tonight the chaps discuss Jonathan Rowe's impact since bursting onto the scene at Carrow Road.
Special guest is Canary fan Andy Wall who is recovering from a cardiac arrest. It happened after Jonathan Rowe had scored against Hull City on the opening day of the season in August 2023.
You can listen to the show on BBC Sounds here.
