1988–89 Norwich City F.C. season

During the 1988–89 English football season, Norwich City F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

Norwich were tipped by many to struggle during the season, but shocked the rest of the First Division by going top in September; by the end of October, they held a six-point lead over Arsenal, having played a game more. The lead at the top was maintained until December, finished the season in fourth - until 1993, this was their highest ever league placing.

Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Reserve team

Youth team

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Transfers

In

• Andy Townsend - Southampton, £300,000, 31 August 1988

Out

• Kevin Drinkell - Rangers, £600,000
• Kenny Brown - Plymouth Argyle

Results

First Division

• 1 May 1989: Arsenal 5-0 Norwich City

League Cup

FA Cup

• 28 January 1989 - Norwich City 8-0 Sutton United
• 22 March 1989 - Norwich City 3-1 West Ham United
• 15 April 1989 - Everton 1-0 Norwich City (played at Villa Park)

Awards

• Barry Butler Memorial Trophy for Norwich City F.C. Player of the Year: Dale Gordon

References