1992–93 Norwich City F.C. season

February 2014 April 2022 Norwich City 1992–93 Mike Walker Robert Chase Carrow Road Premier League 3rd FA Cup Fourth round League Cup Third round Robins (14) Robins (15) 16,154 1991–92 1993–94 During the 1992–93 English football season, Norwich City F.C. competed in the inaugural season of the Premier League. Norwich City led the league for much of the season, having been among the pre-season favourites for relegation, and were eight points clear of the field shortly before Christmas,http://www.canaries.premiumtv.co.uk/page/History/0,,10355~1025327,00.html History 1986/1995 Norwich City F.C. 27 March 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080109004911/http://www.canaries.premiumtv.co.uk/page/History/0%2C%2C10355~1025327%2C00.html 9 January 2008 before faltering in the final weeks to finish third behind the champions, Manchester United, and Aston Villa. http://www.statto.com/football/teams/norwich-city/1992-1993/table Norwich City 1992–1993 : English Premier League Table Statto Organisation 21 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111228223106/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/norwich-city/1992-1993/table 2011-12-28 live Norwich finished the season with a goal difference of -4. To date, this remains the highest position achieved by a team with a negative goal difference in Premier League history. Build up to the season Transfers In Mark Robins - Manchester United, 1992, £800,000 Gary Megson - Manchester City, 1992, Free Transfer Efan Ekoku - Bournemouth, 26 March, £500,000 Transfers Out Robert Fleck - Chelsea, 1992, £2,100,000 Season summary Norwich City 1992-1993 : Results http://www.statto.com/football/teams/norwich-city/1992-1993/results statto.com 16 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140212032101/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/norwich-city/1992-1993/results 2014-02-12 live August 1992 08 15 y 15:00 1 Arsenal 2–4 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/1 Arsenal v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Bould 28Campbell 39 Robins 69 84Phillips 73Fox 82 Highbury London 24,030 Alan Gunn 1992 08 19 y 19:45 2 Norwich City 2–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/18 Norwich v Chelsea, 1992/93 | Premier League Chelsea Phillips 57Robins 59 Stuart 15 Carrow Road Norwich 15,164 Gerald Ashby 1992 08 22 y 15:00 3 Norwich City 1–1 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/27 Norwich v Everton, 1992/93 | Premier League Everton Fox 67 Beardsley 55 Carrow Road Norwich 14,150 John Key 1992 08 26 y 19:45 4 Manchester City 3–1 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/43 Man City v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City White 45 80McMahon 90 Megson 58 Maine Road Manchester 23,182 David Elleray 1992 08 29 y 15:00 5 Crystal Palace 1–2 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/47 Crystal Palace v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City McGoldrick 20 Power 16Phillips 74 Selhurst Park London 12,033 David Allison 1992 08 31 y 19:45 6 Norwich City 3–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/55 Norwich v Nott'm Forest, 1992/93 | Premier League Nottingham Forest Crook 2Power 76Phillips 89 Clough 31 Carrow Road Norwich 14,104 Brian Hill Norwich had finished 18th the previous season and sold star striker Robert Fleck to Chelsea for a club record fee. This lead many pundits and experts to tip the Canaries to struggle in the new Premier League. In the opening weekend of the season Norwich City faced Arsenal at Highbury. Norwich did little to dispel these early predictions, finding themselves 2–0 behind at half time courtesy of goals from Steve Bould and Kevin Campbell. However the introduction of Mark Robins as a substitute was to set the tone for the rest of season. He quickly reduced the arrears with a diving header from a David Phillips free kick. Phillips, himself draw Norwich level after David Seaman misjudged a straightforward right wing cross. Ruel Fox then gave Norwich the lead from a tight angle before Robins sealed the comeback, pouncing on a mistake by Tony Adams to loft the ball over Seaman into the net. Gaining points from losing positions was a key feature of Norwich's early season form. Another deft chip from Robins secured victory over Chelsea after falling behind to an early strike from Graham Stuart, while a Ruel Fox header salvaged a point against Everton. Norwich's first defeat of the season inevitably came at Manchester City, a ground they had not won at since 1964. However Norwich quickly bounced back to record a fine victory at Crystal Palace courtesy of a stunning scissor kick from David Phillips. At the end of the month Norwich played host to Nottingham Forest knowing that a win would put them top of the Premier League. In front of the Sky cameras, Ian Crook gave the Canaries the lead with a stunning free kick which was promptly cancelled out by an acute yet precise finish from Nigel Clough (both goals appearing at #11 and #12 on the 'Goals Goals Goals: 101 of the Very Best 1992/93 Premier League Goals' VHS). However Norwich were not to be denied and a defensive mix up allowed Lee Power to restore Norwich's lead. David Phillips sealed victory following a clever layback from Rob Newman. September 1992 09 05 y 15:00 7 Norwich City 1–0 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/69 Norwich v Southampton, 1992/93 | Premier League Southampton Robins 87 Carrow Road Norwich 12,452 Keith Hackett 1992 09 12 y 15:00 8 Chelsea 2–3 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/77 Chelsea v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Harford 2Townsend 29 Robins 46 74Phillips 79 Stamford Bridge London 16,880 Keren Barratt 1992 09 19 y 15:00 9 Norwich City 1–0 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/90 Norwich v Sheffield Wed, 1992/93 | Premier League Sheffield Wednesday Newman 44 Carrow Road Norwich 13,367 Bob Nixon 1992 09 26 y 15:00 10 Coventry City 1–1 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/101 Coventry v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Ndlovu 37 Crook 13 Highfield Road Coventry 16,436 Alf Buksh Norwich continued to defy expectations in September. Mark Robins bundled home late on against Southampton to hand Norwich the points despite a fine display from Tim Flowers in the Saints goal. The Canaries then travelled to Stamford Bridge, quickly finding themselves 2 goals behind from strikes by Mick Harford and Andy Townsend. However Norwich worked their way back into the contest thanks to some calamitous goalkeeping from Dave Beasant who allowed Mark Robins' tame effort to creep past him. Beasant was again caught out of position as Robins sidefooted Norwich's equalizer. However things went from bad to worse for Beasant who then allowed David Phillips scuffed shot to somehow squirm through his hands, gifting Norwich the points. Their position at the top of table was further entrenched with victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Carrow Road and a draw against Coventry City at Highfield Road. The Sky Blues were also upsetting the bookies with a fine start to the season of their own. Ian Crook's scything shot was cancelled out by a superb individual effort from Peter Ndlovu (both goals appearing at #22 and #23 on the 'Goals Goals Goals' VHS). October 1992 10 03 y 15:00 11 Blackburn Rovers 7–1 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/111 Blackburn v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Wegerle 8 32Sherwood 27Shearer 43 76Cowans 63Ripley 70 Newman 39 Ewood Park Blackburn 16,312 Roger Dilkes 1992 10 17 y 15:00 12 Norwich City 2–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/125 Norwich v QPR, 1992/93 | Premier League QPR Bowen 53 pen.Sutton 64 Allen 77 Carrow Road Norwich 16,009 Dermot Gallagher 1992 10 25 y 15:00 13 Liverpool 4–1 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/142 Liverpool v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Thomas 15Hutchison 20Burrows 52Walters 89 pen. Butterworth 2 Anfield Liverpool 36,318 Gary Lewis 1992 10 31 y 15:00 14 Norwich City 1–1 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/148 Norwich v Middlesbrough, 1992/93 | Premier League Middlesbrough Sutch 86 Wilkinson 64 Carrow Road Norwich 14,499 Stephen Lodge The start of the month saw Norwich surrender their lead at the top of the Premiership in spectacular style with a 7–1 thrashing by newly promoted Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Alan Shearer underlined his status as the most promising young striker in the country with an outstanding display. This result helped to ensure that despite an eventual third-place finish, Norwich had the dubious distinction of finishing the season with a negative goal difference (-4). Norwich bounced back from their Blackburn disaster by progressing to next of league cup with comfortable home win against Carlisle United. Chris Sutton scoring two identical headers from two identical Ian Culverhouse crosses. However, football was soon to pale into total insignificance as personal tragedy befell Norwich keeper Bryan Gunn. His daughter Francesca losing her brave battle against leukemia. Gunn remarkably played just days later in a 2–1 home success against QPR. Mark Bowen gave Norwich the lead before Chris Sutton powered home a second. Bradley Allen pounced on a poor backpass to set up a tense finish. However, Norwich and most significantly Gunn were not to be denied. Norwich arrived on Merseyside in confident mood to take on Liverpool. It was a year when the Reds would fall way below their usual high standards. Norwich opened the scoring through Ian Butterworth, but Liverpool struck back to lead 2–1. The game then turned when Mark Bowen blazed widely over from the spot. Liverpool running out comfortable 4–1 winners. Further disappointment was to follow against struggling Middlesbrough. It took a late Daryl Sutch strike to keep Norwich in touch at the top. November 1992 11 09 y 19:30 15 Oldham Athletic 2–3 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/165 Oldham v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Sharp 25Marshall 43 Robins 14 27 90 Boundary Park Oldham 11,081 Robbie Hart 1992 11 21 y 15:00 16 Norwich City 2–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/172 Norwich v Sheffield Utd, 1992/93 | Premier League Sheffield United Pemberton 60 o.g.Robins 80 Cork 71 Carrow Road Norwich 14,874 Mike Peck 1992 11 28 y 15:00 17 Aston Villa 2–3 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/178 Aston Villa v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Houghton 45Parker 46 Phillips 17Beckford 30Sutch 49 Villa Park Birmingham 28,837 Alf Buksh The start of the month saw Norwich travel to Boundary Park in front of the sky cameras. In a pulsating game, a Mark Robins hat trick put Norwich City back on top of the Premier League after twice being pegged back by Oldham, with Oldham's second equalizer coming from a wonderful chip from outside the box by Ian Marshall. Norwich further stretched their advantage with a home win against Sheffield United. This was trumped by an outstanding 3–2 success at Villa Park. Norwich opened the scoring through David Phillips with Darren Beckford doubling the lead after a mistake from Nigel Spink. Villa leveled the game at 2–2 before Daryl Sutch scored the winner with a fierce drive. December 1992 12 05 y 15:00 18 Norwich City 2–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/192 Norwich v Wimbledon, 1992/93 | Premier League Wimbledon Robins 77Phillips 88 Sanchez 53 Carrow Road Norwich 14,161 Stephen Lodge 1992 12 12 y 15:00 19 Manchester United 1–0 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/203 Man Utd v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Hughes 59 Old Trafford Manchester 34,500 Roger Milford 1992 12 21 y 19:45 20 Norwich City 0–2 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/220 Norwich v Ipswich, 1992/93 | Premier League Ipswich Kiwomya 51Thompson 87 Carrow Road Norwich 20,032 David Elleray 1992 12 26 y 15:00 21 Norwich City 0–0 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/228 Norwich v Spurs, 1992/93 | Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Carrow Road Norwich 19,413 John Martin 1992 12 28 y 15:00 22 Leeds United 0–0 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/232 Leeds v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Elland Road Leeds 30,282 Philip Don David Phillips winner was enough to sink Wimbledon at Carrow Road. This meant that Norwich had now extended their lead at the top of the Premiership to 8 points. Norwich travelled to Old Trafford in confident mood ahead of the game against Manchester United. The game was settled by a goal from Mark Hughes who capitalized on a mistake by Daryl Sutch to fire past Bryan Gunn. It was a watershed moment for the Canaries who were about to embark on a 6 match winless run which would ultimately go a long way towards costing them the title. Local rivals Ipswich chalked up an emphatic victory at Carrow Road with goals from Steve Thompson and Chris Kywomia. The year ended with disappointing goalless draws against Spurs and Leeds. January 1993 01 10 y 16:00 23 Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/250 Sheffield Wed v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Worthington 42 Hillsborough Sheffield 23,360 David Allison 1993 01 16 y 15:00 24 Norwich City 1–1 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/253 Norwich v Coventry, 1992/93 | Premier League Coventry City Sutton 13 Quinn 57 Carrow Road Norwich 13,613 Allan Gunn 1993 01 27 y 19:45 25 Norwich City 4–2 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/269 Norwich v Crystal Palace, 1992/93 | Premier League Crystal Palace Power 9 89Sutton 26Goss 50 Armstrong 2Thomas 45 Carrow Road Norwich 13,543 Vic Callow 1993 01 30 y 15:00 26 Everton 0–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/275 Everton v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Sutton 15 Goodison Park Liverpool 20,301 Ray Lewis The new year failed to bring a change of fortune as Nigel Worthington's goal was enough for Sheffield Wednesday to secure all 3 points at Hillsborough (he would be manager of the Canaries seven years later). Norwich netted their first goal in almost 8 hours of football against Coventry but were eventually pegged back by a strike from Mick Quinn. Norwich regarded their first win since the start of December with a fine 4–2 success against Crystal Palace. Lee Power capping a fine individual performance with 2 goals. Norwich were further buoyed by a 1–0 success at Goodison Park through Chris Sutton. February 1993 02 10 y 19:30 27 Southampton 3–0 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/300 Southampton v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Hall 9Adams 25Banger 79 The Dell Southampton 12,969 Joe Worrall 1993 02 20 y 15:00 28 Norwich City 2–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/308 Norwich v Man City, 1992/93 | Premier League Manchester City Robins 28Power 29 Sheron 46 Carrow Road Norwich 16.386 Brian Hill 1993 02 28 y 29 Norwich City 0–0 D https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma569351/lineup/ Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers 0:0 (Premier League 1992/1993, 31. Round) Blackburn Rovers Carrow Road Norwich 15.821 Philip Don A heavy 3–0 defeat at Southampton was to follow before the Canaries chalked up their first win over Man City in nearly 30 years. This came courtesy of 2 goals in as many minutes. Norwich went some way to wiping away the memories of their disaster at Ewood Park with 0–0 draw at Carrow Road based on a strong defensive performance. March 1993 03 03 y 19:45 30 Norwich City 1–1 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/334 Norwich v Arsenal, 1992/93 | Premier League Arsenal Fox 35 Wright 65 Carrow Road Norwich 14.802 John Martin 1993 03 06 y 15:00 31 QPR 3–1 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/337 QPR v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Ferdinand 19 34Wilson 79 Brevett 38 o.g. Loftus Road London 13,892 Rodger Gifford 1993 03 10 y 19:45 32 Sheffield United 0–1 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/348 Sheffield Utd v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Fox 55 Bramall Lane Sheffield 15,583 Gary Lewis 1993 03 13 y 15:00 33 Norwich City 1–0 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/353 Norwich v Oldham, 1992/93 | Premier League Oldham Athletic Henry 12 o.g. Carrow Road Norwich 19,597 Roger Milford 1993 03 17 y 19:30 34 Nottingham Forest 0–3 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/358 Nott'm Forest v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Robins 45Power 73Crook 78 City Ground Nottingham 20,799 Stephen Lodge 1993 03 20 y 15:00 35 Wimbledon 3–0 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/368 Wimbledon v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Holdsworth 16 82Ardley 29 Selhurst Park London 10,875 Keith Cooper 1993 03 24 y 19:45 36 Norwich City 1–0 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/376 Norwich v Aston Villa, 1992/93 | Premier League Aston Villa Polston 81 Carrow Road Norwich 19,528 Robbie Hart April 1993 04 05 y 19:45 37 Norwich City 1–3 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/388 Norwich v Man Utd, 1992/93 | Premier League Manchester United Robins 61 Giggs 13Kanchelskis 20Cantona 21 Carrow Road Norwich 20,582 Paul Ward 1993 04 09 y 15:00 38 Tottenham Hotspur 5–1 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/395 Spurs v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Ruddock 27Sheringham 30 77Barmby 55Nayim 83 Ekoku 86 White Hart Lane London 31,425 Keren Barratt 1993 04 14 y 19:45 39 Norwich City 4–2 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/415 Norwich v Leeds, 1992/93 | Premier League Leeds United Sutton 11 14 79Phillips 15 pen. Chapman 2Wallace 46 Carrow Road Norwich 18,613 Keith Burge 1993 04 19 y 19:45 40 Ipswich Town 3–1 L https://www.premierleague.com/match/424 Ipswich v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Dozzell 21 57Stockwell 52 Sutton 41 Portman Road Ipswich 21,081 Vic Callow May 1993 05 01 y 15:00 41 Norwich City 1–0 W https://www.premierleague.com/match/436 Norwich v Liverpool, 1992/93 | Premier League Liverpool Phillips 62 pen. James 0 60 Carrow Road Norwich 20,610 David Elleray 1993 05 08 y 15:00 42 Middlesbrough 3–3 D https://www.premierleague.com/match/456 Middlesbrough v Norwich, 1992/93 | Premier League Norwich City Falconer 34Wilkinson 65Hendrie 74 Ekoku 14 66Johnson 68 Ayresome Park Middlesbrough 15,155 Gerald Ashby FA Cup 1992–93 FA Cup 13 January 1993 Round 3 Norwich City 1–0 Coventry City Beckford Carrow Road Norwich W 28 January 1993 Round 4 Norwich City 0–2 Tottenham Hotspur Sheringham x 2 Carrow Road Norwich L League Cup 1992–93 Football League Cup 22 September 1992 Round 2 Leg 1 Carlisle United 2–2 Norwich City Barnsley (pen)Edmondson GossRobins Brunton Park Carlisle D 7 October 1992 Round 2 Leg 2 Norwich City 2–0 Carlisle United 4–2 Sutton x 2 Carrow Road Norwich W 28 October 1992 Round 3 Blackburn Rovers 2–0 Norwich City MayShearer Ewood Park Blackburn L Final league table 1992–93 FA Premier League NWC Players First-team squad Squad at end of seasonhttp://www.11v11.com/teams/norwich-city/tab/players/season/1993 All Norwich City players: 1993 11v11.com 2013-10-01 yes yes WAL GK Mark Walton yes SCO GK Bryan Gunn yes ENG DF Ian Butterworth captain yes ENG DF Ian Culverhouse yes ENG DF Jason Minett yes ENG DF Robert Newman yes ENG DF John Polston vice-captain yes ENG DF Daryl Sutch yes ENG DF Robert Ullathorne yes ENG DF Colin Woodthorpe yes WAL DF Mark Bowen yes WAL DF Mark Peters yes yes ENG MF Ian Crook yes ENG MF Ruel FoxFox was born in Ipswich, England, and played for the England B team, but also qualified to represent Montserrat internationally and would make his international debut for Montserrat in 2004. yes WAL MF Andy JohnsonJohnson was born in Bristol, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and made his international debut for Wales in 1998. yes ENG MF Gary Megson yes ENG MF David Smith yes WAL MF Jeremy GossGoss was born in Oekolia, Cyprus, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and made his international debut for Wales in May 1991. yes WAL MF David PhillipsPhillips was born in Wegberg, Germany, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and made his international debut for Wales in May 1984. yes ENG FW Darren Beckford yes ENG FW Efan EkokuEkoku was born in Cheetham, England, but also qualified to represent Nigeria internationally and would make his international debut for Nigeria in 1994. yes ENG FW Mark Robins yes ENG FW Chris Sutton yes IRL FW Lee PowerPower was born in Lewisham, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and represented them at U-21 and B level. Notes notes 32em References Category:Norwich City F.C. seasons Norwich City