Early Experiences
I have detailed my early experiences of supporting Norwich City in a post on the topic. These include the period of the early seventies, also see Chapter 106. Those experiences rely heavily on my own memories and limited mentions in family diaries.
My Diaries
While those are also sources of information for this period, the late seventies, I also have my diaries for much of 1976 and 1977. These contain quite a lot of information on the topic. I continued to support Norwich City Football Club during this period although I could not always attend in person as I worked on Saturdays during most of this period, see Chapter 119.
1974-75 Season
At the start of 1975, Norwich were playing in the second division having been relegated from the first division, with Manchester United and Southampton, the previous year, at the end of 1973-74. That had been Norwich’s second season in the top flight, see Chapter 106. In 1974-75, they were having a good season and, at the start of 1975, were lying third in the table behind Manchester United and Sunderland.
League Cup Semi-Final
For the first game of 1975, Norwich were drawn away in the FA Cup third round against first division Coventry, a game they lost 2-0. Mum did not mention this match nor any of Norwich’s January league fixtures, but she did note that I went to a football match on Wednesday 22 January 1975. This was the second leg of the League Cup semi-final against Manchester United which Norwich won 1-0. Colin Suggett scored the winning goal. Norwich won 3-2 on aggregate having drawn the first leg 2-2 at Old Trafford. Of interest perhaps, Norwich played Manchester United four times that season winning two and drawing two.
Wembley Voucher
On 8 February 1975, mum noted that I went to a football match which meant that I “got a voucher to go to Wembley”. The match in question was Norwich’s next home game after the League Cup semi-final. It was played against West Bromwich Albion and Norwich won 3-2. It was an important game in its own right as West Brom were one of Norwich’s rivals challenging for promotion that year. However, people who attended that game also received a voucher which allowed them to apply for a ticket for the League Cup Final which was to be played against Aston Villa on 1 March 1975. As a result, attendance was high at 34,509.
Wembley Tickets
Following this, I sent off for my ticket which came four days later. Towards the end of February 1975, mum noted that she managed to get two seats for Wembley from David Finnemore. I presume these were for dad and Alan. She tried to phone dad about this but got no reply.
League Cup Final
On the weekend of the League Cup Final itself, neither mum nor grandad mentioned the game explicitly in their diaries. However, on the Friday, mum noted that Alan and I went to London to go to dad’s and, on the Sunday, she noted that we came back.
The match took place on Saturday 1 March 1975. Sadly, Norwich lost 1-0 to Aston Villa when Ray Graydon scored from a penalty rebound after Kevin Keelan had pushed the original spot kick onto the post. The penalty had been awarded after Mel Machin handled on the line to stop a certain goal.
Promotion at Portsmouth
At the end of April 1975, mum noted that I went on Mascot coaches, see Chapter 110, to see Norwich play Portsmouth. I recall this game well. I believe it was the first Norwich away game I had been to on my own. At the time, I was not quite 15. This was at a time when football hooliganism was rife and I remember being among Norwich fans who vandalised property and spray-painted graffiti. I found it quite shocking but also exciting! There was also trouble inside the ground although I do not recall this. However, it was pretty commonplace at that time.
The Fight for Third Place
At the start of that day, Manchester United and Aston Villa had already been promoted to division 1. However, there was one place remaining and it was close between Norwich and Sunderland. Both had 51 points but while Sunderland only had one game remaining, away at Aston Villa that day, Norwich had an additional match. This was to be at home against Aston Villa on the Wednesday after the Portsmouth game, a game that Norwich ultimately lost 4-1. However, promotion had already been confirmed by then. Norwich won ‘handsomely’ 3-0 at Portsmouth while Sunderland lost 2-0 at Aston Villa.
Promotion in Pictures
Review of the Season
Overall, the 1974-75 season was a successful one for Norwich, bouncing back to the first division at the first attempt and reaching a League Cup Final.
Norwich had a strong squad which was further strengthened by signing World Cup winner Martin Peters from Tottenham towards the end of the season, in March 1975. Other signings for that season included Colin Sullivan from Plymouth and Peter Morris from Ipswich at the start of the season, Johnny Miller from Ipswich in October 1974, Tony Powell from Bournemouth in December 1974 and Mick McGuire from Coventry City in January 1975. Kevin Bond also joined Norwich at the start of the season but did not play until 1976.
Given the current furore around the transfer of Marcelino Núñez from Norwich to Ipswich, I was interested that there were two transfers the other way in this season. I am not sure there was quite the uproar about this then as now especially as Miller scored two goals for Norwich to win the fifth round League Cup replay away at Ipswich.
1975-76 Season
I have very little information about the 1975-76 season from diaries as my diaries only started right at the end of that season in March 1976. For the second time, Norwich were back in the first division.
Upgrading the Stadium
Right after the Portsmouth match, Norwich announced plans to upgrade the Carrow Road stadium by installing 4,700 seats in the South Stand. These plans were part of the push to improve stadium safety by moving away from standing to all-seater stadiums. These plans proved controversial over reductions in spectator capacity and concerns over effects on atmosphere and fan experience by moving from standing to sitting.
A Derby Win
At the end of March 1976, I noted there was an important football match against Ipswich. However, I was unable to go as I had a cold, see Chapter 116. Norwich won this game 1-0 with Martin Peters scoring the winning goal. That year, both teams were in the First Division with Ipswich finishing sixth and Norwich tenth.
Derby Win in Pictures
Local Derbies
As long as I can remember, derbies with Ipswich have always been a big deal. While different statistics are available, there have been 121 competitive matches since 1902 with Norwich winning 48 to Ipswich’s 46 with 27 drawn. In recent times, Norwich have very much been in the ascendancy but the picture was very different in the seventies with Norwich only winning four times to Ipswich’s eight. There were also five draws.
Norwich won the teams’ first clash in the first division on 15 August 1972 despite this being away at Portman Road. The game featured here was only one of two other league victories for Norwich in the seventies, the other coming on Boxing Day 1977. Norwich, of course, also won a replayed League Cup fifth round match in September 1974 en route to reaching the League Cup Final that season.
Review of the Season
Overall, the 1975-76 season was a successful one for Norwich with the club achieving its highest league position to date, tenth in division 1. In November 1975, Norwich won 3-1 away at ultimate league champions Liverpool. This result was even more remarkable as it came after a run of four straight losses. In the League Cup, Norwich lost to Manchester City in the second round after a second replay. In the FA Cup, Norwich beat fourth division Rochdale and second division Luton to reach the fifth round where they disastrously lost at home to fourth division Bradford City.
1976-77 Season
Potentially, the 1976-77 season is the one that I have most information for as I have my diary for the duration of that season. However, I went to very few games. The main reason for this was that I worked on Saturdays, see Chapter 119, but I am not sure that this was the whole story as there were some home games not on a Saturday that I did not go to. It could be that I had other interests and/or that the cost was a factor. I am not sure but I did follow Norwich’s performances closely. I often noted Norwich’s results and watched as much of their games as television coverage of the day allowed.
Tottenham v Norwich
The first game I noted was on 25 September 1976, when Norwich drew 1-1 away at Tottenham. For me, a draw away at Tottenham would be a good result any season. However, this was not a good season for Tottenham as they ended up being relegated along with Stoke City and Sunderland.
This was Norwich’s ninth game of the season. They had played six league games winning one, against Birmingham City (1-0), drawing one, against Derby County, and losing four against Liverpool, Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City. As a result, at the start of the Tottenham game, Norwich were bottom of the league.
League Cup Games
Norwich had also played two league cup games winning in the second round 3-1 away at fourth division Exeter City but then losing 2-1 away to Aston Villa in the third round.
Ten Pence Per Win or Draw
My main motivation for noting this game appears to have been that Terry Tidd, who I worked with at the Scientific Anglian bookshop, see Chapter 119, had told me he would give me 10p every time Norwich won or drew.
I am not exactly sure what this was about or if I had to pay him the same amount when Norwich lost! I assume it means that I was known as a Norwich City supporter at work. Also, I assume that Terry was a football fan but probably did not support Norwich and was making the point that he thought Norwich would lose a lot of games! I do not recall what team he supported if any.
If this arrangement had applied through the whole 1976-77 season only to league games, Terry would have paid me £2.30 as Norwich won 14 league games and drew nine. If I had made counter payments each time Norwich lost, I would have made a net gain of 40p as Norwich also lost 19 times. My suspicion is that this arrangement probably petered out. I do not recall it!
Norwich v Newcastle United
On 2 October 1976, I noted that Norwich beat Newcastle 3-2 meaning Norwich were fifth from bottom. I noted that the game was one of those shown on Match of the Day. Norwich were 3-0 up by half-time with goals from Viv Busby and two from Martin Peters, including one from a penalty. However, in the second half, Martin Peters conceded a penalty from which Tommy Craig scored and Alan Gowling added a second with 20 minutes to go.
Middlesbrough v Norwich
A week later, on 9 October 1976, I noted that Norwich lost 1-0 away at Middlesbrough. This was the only first division game to be played because all other matches had been called off because of national commitments. World Cup qualifiers were being played at this time including games on 13 October 1976 between Northern Ireland and the Netherlands, Scotland and Czechoslovakia, and England and Finland. I assume that the Norwich and Middlesbrough squads were minimally-affected by these matches. In midweek, Norwich had beaten Queens Park Rangers 3-2 away.
Other Games in October 1976
I noted all Norwich’s remaining results for October 1976. On the 16th, they lost 2-1 to Leeds United at home. Leeds led 2-0 with goals from Frank and Eddie Gray before Roger Gibbins pulled one back for Norwich. The following week, on the 23rd, I noted that Norwich drew 2-2 away at Manchester United but, the week after that, on the 30th, Norwich lost 2-0 at home to Manchester City. I believe this is a game that dad and my brother Alan went to.
Results in October 1976
So, during October 1976, Norwich played six games winning two, drawing one and losing three. As a result, they moved off the bottom of the table to 18th or fifth bottom. They were two points clear of Bristol City who, at that point, were occupying the final relegation place.
An Aside About Programme Prices!
In reviewing these results, I have looked at a number of match day programmes of that era. One thing that struck me was the variation in programme prices. While the majority of first division clubs, fifteen including Norwich, charged 15p, six clubs were cheaper. Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United each charged 12p while Middlesbrough, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United only charged 10p. Leicester City had the most expensive programme at 20p.
Games in November 1976
Norwich played four games in November 1976 of which I noted three. The one I didn’t note was at home on 10 November 1976 against West Ham United which Norwich won 1-0.
On the 6th, Norwich drew 1-1 at Leicester. Two weeks later, on 20 November 1976, Norwich lost 3-1 away to Bristol City. The following week, on 27 November 1976, Norwich drew 1-1 at home to Aston Villa. I noted it could have been worse.
Conflict Over Watching Football on Television
I noted that there was conflict with my sister Liz over watching the game between Norwich and Aston Villa on Sunday, see Chapter 114. I noted, “After dinner Liz got cross because I was supported by mum when I wanted to watch the football. Liz claimed I always watched the football, I didn’t last week or the week before, I always watched what I wanted which is also not true as I missed The Brothers tonight so that she could watch Hawaii Five O. She also said that I wasn’t really interested in the football anyway even though it was Norwich v Aston Villa. She tried to antagonise me by playing Joseph as loud as she could in the other room at the same time but I ignored her.”
League Position
At the end of November, I noted that Norwich were then sixth from bottom but they had played more games than most other teams. The teams below them were West Ham (9 pts), Sunderland (9pts), Tottenham (11 pts), Bristol City (12 pts) and Derby County (12 points). Norwich had 13 points. They had played 17 games unlike Derby County, who had only played 14, and the other four teams below them who had played 16.
Bad Weather in December 1976
Because of bad weather, Norwich only played two games during December 1976. Games away against Everton, scheduled for 4 December 1976, at home against Stoke, scheduled for 11 December 1976 and away against Ipswich scheduled for 29 December 1976 were all postponed. I noted specifically that the match against Stoke was cancelled because the pitch was frozen. Although some clubs introduced under-soil pitch heating as early as the 1950s, Norwich only did so in 2004.
The game against Everton was rescheduled for 19 April 1977 meaning that Everton played Norwich twice, home and away, that month. The home game against Stoke took place on 29 January 1977. I wonder if this was when the away game had been scheduled as that only took place on 7 May 1977. The game against Ipswich was rescheduled for 15 February 1977.
Two Games Survived the Weather
The two games Norwich did play in December were away at Sunderland on the 18th, a Saturday, and at home against Queens Park Rangers on Monday 27 December. Norwich won both these games. I did not mention the first of these games in my diary but noted that I went to the QPR game with my dad who was with us for Christmas, see Chapter 122. Norwich won 2-0 with goals from Mel Machin and Viv Busby. In the Sunderland game, Norwich player Graham Paddon was badly injured and was out for a full year.
Thirteenth
Although the weather severely limited the football played in December 1976, the two games they played and won resulted in Norwich moving up to 13th place in the end-of-year table. They had a four-point cushion over the third-bottom team which, at this point, was Tottenham Hotspur.
New Year’s Day: Norwich v Leicester
On New Year’s Day 1977, I noted that dad went to see Norwich’s home game. I am not sure why I did not go. Rather, I went to see my friend Michael Grey. I did note that Norwich won 3-2 and I did watch the game on television the next day before we went to grandma’s. The game was against Leicester and the game was decided by a Viv Busby hat-trick with Norwich taking the lead three times with Leicester managing to equalise twice.
More Bad Weather
Bad weather intervened again as it had in December. On Monday 3 January 1977, I noted that many football matches and all racing meetings were cancelled because of the weather. Football matches cancelled included Norwich’s planned away trip to Manchester City. This game was rescheduled for Tuesday 1 March 1977.
FA Cup Third Round
The next Saturday, Norwich lost heavily, 5-2, to Leeds away in the third round of the FA Cup. I noted watching it on television the next day.
League Games in January
Norwich had three more league games in January 1977 and I noted then all in my diary. On the 15th, Norwich lost 1-0 away at Arsenal and, on the 29th, Norwich drew 1-1 at home with Stoke. However, probably the biggest result was on the 22nd when Norwich beat league leaders Liverpool 2-1 at home. Norwich’s goals came from Martin Peters and Jimmy Neighbour.
Four Games in February 1977
Norwich City played four games in February 1977 and I noted them all in my diary.
Match v Derby County Postponed
There was no game on the 26th and, although I did not note the reason for this, it was because the opponents scheduled for that day, Derby County, had a fifth round FA Cup tie against Blackburn, which Derby won 3-1. The Norwich Derby game was played midweek two months later, in April.
Norwich v West Bromwich Albion
Of the games that were played, on the 5th, Norwich beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at home and I noted that this meant they were virtually clear of relegation troubles.
Birmingham City v Norwich City
The following week, Norwich lost 3-2 away at Birmingham. I described this as an exciting game. Birmingham took the lead in the first minute only for Colin Sullivan to equalise three minutes later. Midway through the first half, Kevin Reeves put Norwich ahead only for Birmingham to score two second half goals to win the match.
Ipswich Town v Norwich City
On Tuesday 15 February, Norwich suffered a very heavy defeat to Ipswich, 5-0 away at Portman Road. I noted that 12 players were unfit and 19-year old Kevin Reeves’ father had died on the day of the match.
Norwich City v Coventry City
However, the following Saturday, the 19th, I noted that Norwich beat Coventry 3-0, a game that was played at home. I also noted that Ipswich and Manchester City both lost. Ipswich lost 1-0 away at Leicester. Manchester City lost 1-0 away at Bristol City. This meant that Liverpool were top of the table. They had beaten Derby County 3-1 at home.
Five Games in March 1977
Norwich had five games in March 1977.
Manchester City v Norwich City
The first was played away at Manchester City on the 1st. This was the rescheduled game that had been cancelled because of bad weather on 3 January 1977. Norwich lost 2-0 but there is no mention of this match in my diary.
Norwich v Tottenham
On the 5th, I noted that Norwich lost 3-1 to Tottenham. This game was played at home. I also noted that Sunderland won 6-0. This match was against West Ham.
Norwich v Middlesbrough
On Wednesday 9 March 1977, Norwich beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at home. This game had originally been scheduled for the 19th but was brought forward because of Middlesbrough’s sixth round FA Cup match with Liverpool. In addition to noting the outcome of the FA Cup games, I noted that, on 19 March 1977, Ipswich lost 1-0 at Sunderland. This was a fairly remarkable result as Ipswich finished third that year and Sunderland were relegated.
Two Remaining Games in March 1977
Norwich then lost their two remaining away games in March. On the 12th, they lost 5-1 to Newcastle and on the 23rd 3-2 to Leeds. Norwich City’s final football programme of the year, against Sunderland on 14 May 1977, shows the date this game was played as 26 March 1977. While this was the date originally scheduled, I think it was moved forward because of international commitments.
I noted on the 26th that most games had been cancelled because of midweek international commitments. However, somewhat surprisingly, I did not comment that Norwich had played that week.
Eight Games in April 1977
Norwich played eight games in April 1977, largely to catch up with fixtures postponed because of bad weather earlier in the season.
Norwich City v Manchester United
On the 2nd, Norwich beat Manchester United 2-1, the first time United had lost in 15 games. Norwich’s goals were scored by Colin Suggett and Kevin Reeves. This game was characterised by rioting Manchester United fans causing unprecedented damage at Carrow Road, something which was featured on national television. I did not note this rioting in my diary but I did note that Ipswich lost 2-1 to Manchester City meaning that Liverpool were top of the table.
Derby County v Norwich City
On Wednesday the 6th, Norwich played their rearranged game away at Derby County. This was a 2-2 draw although I did not note this in my diary.
Norwich City v Ipswich Town
On Saturday the 9th, Norwich again lost to Ipswich Town, this time 1-0 at home. I noted that, from what I saw on Match of the Day, Norwich were unlucky.
West Ham United v Norwich City
On Easter Monday, 11 April 1977, Norwich again lost 1-0, this time away at West Ham United. I did not note this game in my diary.
Norwich City v Bristol City
However, on the 16th, I did note that Norwich beat Bristol City 2-1 with great goals by Martin Peters and Kevin Reeves. This game was at home and I described this as a very pleasing result. I also noted that Ipswich lost meaning Liverpool went to the top of the table. Ipswich lost 2-1 away at Leeds. Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-0 at home.
Next Two Games
I did not note either of Norwich’s next two games. These were both away, the rescheduled game at Everton on the 19th which Norwich lost 3-1, and at Aston Villa on the 23rd which Norwich lost 1-0.
Norwich City v Everton
On the 30th, I did note that Norwich beat Everton 2-1. This game was at home and I considered this a very good result.
Two Games in May 1977
I did not note either of Norwich’s two games in May 1977. These were against two of the teams that would ultimately be relegated, Stoke City and Sunderland. Norwich drew both games, 0-0 away at Stoke and then 2-2 at home to Sunderland. With ten minutes to go Norwich were leading 2-0 but Sunderland scored twice in the last ten minutes to level the match.
Review of the Season
Overall, the 1976-77 season was an average one. Norwich’s league position of 16th ensured they finished clear of relegation but it was six positions down on the previous season’s tenth place. Norwich exited both the League and FA Cups in the third round with defeats to Aston Villa and Leeds United respectively. Highlights included beating both Liverpool and Manchester United at home even though the latter match was known more for the rioting which occurred than for the result!
Transfer Ins and Outs
That season, there were some major personnel changes with Ted MacDougall going to Southampton and 19-year old Kevin Reeves joining Norwich from Bournemouth. From January 1977, Reeves played 21 games for Norwich scoring eight goals.
In his summary of the season in the programme for the last home game of the season against Sunderland, John Bond noted that the departure of Ted MacDougall had felt “like having a pistol held to my head”. Apart from MacDougall, other players that had left included Steve Grapes to Cardiff, Dave Stringer to Cambridge United, and Peter Morris and Johnny Miller both to Mansfield Town.
Other players had come in including Graham Paddon from West Ham, Viv Busby from Fulham, Roger Gibbins from Oxford United, John Ryan from Luton and Jimmy Neighbour from Tottenham.
Injuries
There had been serious, long-term injuries for Graham Paddon, Micky McGuire and Phil Boyer. Because of these injuries and his own good form, Kevin Reeves had played more games than John Bond had originally intended. He had planned to use him more sparingly.
Player of the Season
Martin Peters was Norwich City’s player of the 1976-77 season as he had been the previous year. Describing him, John Bond said he had “battled on in style” and that he represented all that is best in the paid player. Martin Peters played every game for Norwich that season scoring eight goals. He also captained the side. Overall, he played 207 league games for Norwich from 1975 to 1980 when he was in his early thirties.
Colin Suggett had won the award for player of the season in 1974-75 while John Ryan and Tony Powell would go on to win it in 1977-78 and 1978-79 respectively. All those winners, with the exception of John Ryan, are members of Norwich City’s Hall of Fame.
News Coverage of the 1976-77 Season
I am currently in the process of reviewing local news coverage of Norwich’s 1976-77 season with the intention of cross-referencing this to my own diary coverage. Once completed, I will either update this section or produce a separate blog about it. To date, I have reviewed the end of the previous season only.
Last Game of the Season
Norwich’s last game that season was a 2-0 away win at Stoke City with goals from Ted MacDougall and Colin Suggett. This was their sixth away win that season. The other five were against Sheffield United, Liverpool, Leeds United, West Ham United and Middlesbrough.
A Boardroom Row
However, even when the season was finishing so positively, there were rumours of a possible board room rift which exploded into public view over the next few days.
A Clash Among the Directors
Apparently, there was a major clash between then Chairman, Sir Arthur South, and former Chairman Geoffrey Watling. It appears that Watling was seeking to oust Arthur South and had support from five of seven directors including vice-Chairman Henry Robinson. Other directors included Ernest Burrell, Jack Murray, William Young and George Fish. Local media reports are not entirely clear as to which directors were seeking to oust Arthur South. However, Jack Murray resigned as a director in the midst of this turmoil.
Support for the Chairman
The local news coverage was unclear as to what the underlying issues were but it appears that there had been a heated confrontation between the Chairman and one of the directors, Jack Murray, at an earlier away game and there may have been issues of concern in Arthur South’s private life, although the directors involved denied this. Geoffrey Watling denied that he was seeking to be reinstated as Chairman. Arthur South received strong support from fans, players and the manager, John Bond.
Mediation
Some made attempts to mediate in the dispute including the then Lord Mayor of Norwich, Joyce Morgan, and the Bishop of Lynn, Aubrey Aitken. I am not exactly sure how the issues were resolved but Arthur South remained Norwich City chairman until 1985. Of interest perhaps is that I did not note anything about these boardroom issues in my diary.
Transfer Needs
Although these boardroom issues dominated the news in early May 1976, there was also, as might be expected, some coverage of possible transfers ahead of the 1976-77 season. An article on 1 May 1976 noted that John Bond was looking for a so-called “Mr Consistency” to bring width and balance to the team’s attack. Bond had a strong commitment to wingers and a number of players had been tried in that role, including Steve Grapes and former Ipswich player Johnny Miller. However, the article considered that both had not displayed enough consistency in that role and, as a result, they were available for transfer.
It was also, apparently, only a matter of time before Peter Morris joined Mansfield Town as player manager. A number of other players had been given free transfers including Paul Wilson, Mervyn Cawston, Paul Kent, Chris Watts and Micky Wharton. While that article did not identify any players that could possibly fill that winger role, it does seem that former Tottenham player Jimmy Neighbour ultimately did so.
1977-78 Season
My diary only goes to November 1977 so I only have information from that about the first part of the 1977-78 season.
Norwich City v Queens Park Rangers
On 27 August 1977, I noted that Norwich got one point from QPR. This meant they were seventh in the table with four points after three games. Prior to this game, Norwich had won 3-1 at West Ham and had drawn 1-1 at home with Middlesbrough. At the end of the season, Norwich finished 13th five places above Ipswich Town. Nottingham Forest were top of the league and went on to win the league.
Norwich City v Bristol City
The following month, Norwich won 1-0 against Bristol City in what I heard had been a poor match.
October 1977
The month after that, Norwich beat Wolves 2-1 and this meant they were sixth in the table. That same month, on the 29th, Norwich were featured on Match of the Day. They drew 2-2 with Derby.
Review of Seasons
The two seasons 1977-78 and 1978-79 were fairly average for Norwich City with the team finishing 13th and 16th in the first division respectively. Their cup record was poor. In the League Cup, they lost to second division teams in the second round in both seasons, to Burnley in August 1977 and to Wrexham in August 1978. Their FA Cup record was no better losing to second division teams in the third round in both seasons, to Orient in January 1978 and to Leicester City in January 1979. In terms of East Anglian derbies in those two seasons, Norwich won one, drew one and lost two. They finished above Ipswich Town in 1977-78.
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