John Bowman (football manager)

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John Bowman is a former manager of Norwich City F.C..

Bowman was City's first ever manager, and was in charge for 78 matches between 1905 and 1907, winning 31, losing 24 and drawing 23 games.[1]

Bowman is also the first person recorded as referring to the club as "The Canaries". The reference comes in an interview recorded in the Eastern Daily Press with the newly-appointed manager in April 1905. The paper quotes him saying "Well I knew of the City's existence... I have... heard of the canaries."[2] Norwich City historian Eastwood notes, "This as far as we can tell is the first time that the popular pastime of the day ie... rearing... canaries was linked with Norwich City FC... the club still played in blue and white, and would continue to do so for another two seasons."[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Manager History for Norwich City. Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved on 2007-03-21.
  2. ^ a b Eastwood. Canary Citizens, p24. 
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