The Scrimmage: A Norwich City Podcast

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Follow the ups and downs of The Canaries through the eyes of the fans, with Rob Butler and Chris Reeve.

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The Data Debate

Plus, Rob Butler and Chris Reeve reflect on Josh Sargent's late heroics

Mar 31, 2025•57 min

Steve Bruce, Mark Barham and Chris Woods join Rob to look back at the '85 Milk Cup win. 00:18 - Intro - Milk Cup commentary. 03:30 - Recap of local radio commentary. 09:30 - Kathy Blake and Lorraine Taylor share their memories from '85. 14:45 - Steve Bruce interview. 25:15 - Memories of Steve Bruce at Norwich. 27:15 - Emails from Norwich fans. 27:55 - David 'Spud' Thornhill's memories. 32:45 - Tracey Watering - ex NCFC women's player who played a match on the day. 37:00 - Mark Barham interview 4...

Mar 24, 2025•57 min

Letting a lead slip, Holt walks for charity and play-offs gone

Phil Daley and Chris Reeve get your Norwich City dog XI - It makes sense when you listen.

Mar 18, 2025•57 min

Oxford frustration, the last 10, and that drum

Phil Daley and Chris Reeve look back at the 1-1 draw with Oxford and ahead to Sheff Wed

Mar 10, 2025•57 min

Blackburn's knockout punch on 96 minutes

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve relfect on City conceding late at Ewood Park. 01:45 - Dom Hyam's punch. 02:25 - Talking point: most painful late goal? 06:45 - Leigh Woodrow - Canaries Down Under. 08:30 - Blackburn reflection 14:40 - JHT interview post Blackburn 20:00 - YOUR most painful late goals. 25:30 - Cordoba post Blackburn 30:00 - Is Cordoba undroppable? NCFC defensive dilemma 32:20 - Oxford fan preview - George Elek from Not The Top Twenty podcast. 41:00 - Oxford United preview 43:00 - Norfolk...

Mar 03, 2025•57 min

Best Norwich City tattoo?

Plus, Butler and Reeve bring you interviews with Josh Sargent and David Stringer.

Feb 24, 2025•57 min

What's JHT's favourite ever Norwich shirt?

Rob Butler and Jack Reeve speak to the City boss at a half-term autograph session. 02:00 - Squirrel chat 03:10 - Are you a patient Norwich fan? 06:00 - Animal encounters at the footie 07:50 - What songs do you want JHT to sing? 10:30 - Jacob Wright interview 15:10 - Whose side was the squirrel on? 17:15- Facebook opinions - Are you a patient Norwich City fan? 24:15 - NCFC signing session voxes. 33:00 - Sainz and Sargent chat - will both leave in the summer? 39:30 - Norwich City CP players interv...

Feb 17, 2025•57 min

Borja-sized hole is filled

02:00 - Hola Borja. Should Sainz go straight back in the starting eleven? 04:50 - Wilshere on the Monday Night Club. What's that background noise? 06:30 - Which Norwich player would you want to take out for Valentine's Day? 08:30 - Josh Sargent interview 13:15 - Your starting XIs for Preston - from social media 15:15 - Mark Hall from The Big Fellas podcast 27:30 - Gabriel Sara interview 31:00 - Stephen Howes tribute 35:15 - George Hodgson interview - Preston North End reporter with the Lancashir...

Feb 10, 2025•57 min

Jack Wilshere

The Arsenal legend and Norwich City assistant coach is the special guest

Feb 03, 2025•57 min

It's THE Bridget and White Cap Becky

Butler and Reevo and the panel revel in a five star performance from Norwich City. 01:40 - What item of clothing do you always wear to the footie and why? 08:40 - Swansea review. Did Norwich play well? 13:30 - Lucien Mahovo post Swansea interview. 18:00 - Should Mahovo keep his place in the team? 21:00 - The Bridget's daughter, Lucy, is going to Cambodia to deliver Norwich kits. 30:00 - Gary Parkins Watford preview 38:00 - Theo Adelusi interview 47:40 - Emi Marcondes mental health interview 53:0...

Jan 27, 2025•57 min

Stick or twist?

Should City bring in new players now or wait till the summer? Butler and Reevo discuss. 02:30 - BIG QUESTION - MAKE SIGNINGS NOW OR WAIT UNTIL THE SUMMER? 10:00 - JHT INTERVIEW POST SHEFFIELD UNITED 16:30 - FAN CALLS - SAM AND RICHARD 24:30 - LEWIS DOBBIN INTERVIEW POST SHEFFIELD UNITED. 29:00 - CONOR MCGILLIGAN LEEDS FAN CHAT 36:00 - BIG QUESTION SOCIAL MEDIA OPINIONS 41:30 - JONATHAN DAVIES ON MATEJ JURASEK 47:30 - MICHAEL BAILEY'S WIBBLES 50:25 - JAMIE CURETON INTERVIEW 55:15 - SHOULD SARGENT...

Jan 20, 2025•57 min

Brighton and other cup calamities

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve remember poor cup performances over the years for the Canaries

Jan 13, 2025•57 min

Amankwah Forson makes onions cry

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve celebrate a remarkable win for Norwich City

Jan 06, 2025•55 min

Gunnderful Christmastime

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve are full of festive cheer

Dec 23, 2024•57 min

Casa Road

Jack Maclean and Chris Reeve are joined by Sam Bird to unpick Norwich 1 Burnley 2

Dec 16, 2024•57 min

Play up, City!

TikTok sensation Teacher Tommy T joins Rob Butler and Chris Reeve

Dec 09, 2024•57 min

Norwich City - The Entertainers

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve reflect on a brilliant week, full of goals for the Canaries

Dec 02, 2024•57 min

The back four conundrum

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve discuss who should line up in defence for Norwich's next game. Also, interviews with Johannes Hoff Thorup and Jack Stacey.

Nov 25, 2024•57 min

Ricky Martin and his cult classics

Former Technical Director Ricky Martin joins Jack Maclean and Chris Reeve to relive his 16 year stint at the club. Plus your shouts on players that are cult classics.

Nov 18, 2024•57 min

You Wensum you lose some

Jack Maclean and Chris Reeve react to three losses in a row after Norwich City lose to Bristol City. They are also joined by statman and NCFC fan George Massey who runs through some stats. 01:58 - The question of the show 16:20 - International break chat 25:50 - Post match chat with Becky 35:38 - 5 Negatives and 5 positive stats from George 44:07 - Wibbles 48:40 - Norwich City Women's chat.

Nov 11, 2024•57 min

No Sarge till 2025

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve react to news that Norwich's star striker is out for 8 weeks. Chris Goreham also joins the chat, plus there's an nterview with Johannes Hoff Thorup. 01:15 - Sargent injury chat 02:30 - Do Norwich need a free agent striker NOW? 05:45 - Josip Drmic anecdote 06:30 - Chris Goreham chat on NCFC and his swimming challenge 20:10 - JHT interview 29:30 - Sheffield Wednesday fan 40:45 - Norwich City Women's chat. 44:30 - X answers to free agent question. 46:45 - Poppy day event ...

Nov 04, 2024•57 min

Sainz v Buendia

Could Borja Sainz be a better player for Norwich City than Emi Buendia? Rob Butler and Chris Reeve discuss, includes an interview with Sainz himself. 02:00 - Question of the show 03:30 - Sainz the magic man 10:30 - Borja Sainz interview 14:00 - Does George Long deserve more credit? 22:15 - Jack Reeve interview 28:00 - Cardiff City fan 37:45 - Wibbles 42:20 - Lauren Hemp interview 47:45 - Who can replace Kenny McLean while he is suspended? 50:00 - Liquorice

Oct 28, 2024•57 min

Marks out of ten for JHT?

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve assess the new manager, ten league games in. Includes an interview with Johannes Hoff Thorup himself, plus a chat with George Long. 04:00 - JHT ratings 06:00 - How is George Long doing? 10:30 - George Long interview 14:15 - Kathy Blake and Lorraine Taylor 24:00 - What's an average? 26:15 - How good has JHT been? 34:45 - Jack Wilshere set for Norwich? 46:30 - Mancave Mania 55:15 - End score for JHT

Oct 21, 2024•57 min

An hour with Emiliano Marcondes

The new Norwich City signing Emiliano Marcondes joins Rob Butler and Chris Reeve. 01:50 - How is Emi finding Norfolk? 03:00 - EAFC 25 chat 05:30 - Emi on JHT 15:30 - Free kick school 17:50 - Hopes and aspirations at NCFC 19:30 - Pasta chat 22:00 - Superstitions? 24:00 - Darren Huckerby interview 31:50 - Social media questions 34:30 - Minutes unsilenced chat 37:30 - Tattoo + grief chat 43:00 - What Brazil means to Emi 44:40 - Grief tips 47:20 - NCWFC chat 51:20 - Quickfire questions. 53:30 - Glob...

Oct 14, 2024•57 min

Golden Oldies

Rob Butler and Chris Reeve discuss the new found Carrow Road optimism. Norwich fan Tulsa Lange joins the panel. We hear from Johannes Hoff Thorup and Shane Duffy. 04:00 - Johan Neeskens 07:15 - Thank you JHT 13:10 - Nunez injury? 16:30 - How good is Kellen Fisher? 19:00 - George Long 21:00 - Shane Duffy interview 26:30 - Golden Oldies chat 31:00 - Bournemouth fan on Marcondes - underused at Cherries. 44:00 - Supermarket stories 48:45 - Norwich City Women latest 52:30 - More Golden Oldies 53:15 -...

Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min