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[Norwich City Gain Promotion to Division One]

1972 , Norwich (Norfolk)

Cat no. 118588

Anglia Television match highlights and vox pops with Norwich citizens following the Canaries' promotion to Division One.

Match highlights of Norwich City versus Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road, featuring a goal by Kenny Foggo, and a second penalty goal by Graham Paddon, resulting in the 2-1 win by Norwich City. Scenes of jubilation on the pitch follow the match win which resulted in the Canaries being promoted to Division One in English football. Anglia reporter John Swinfield speaks to Chairman of Norwich City, Geoffrey Watling, who is personally excited and pleased for fans of the Canaries, and praises Ron Saunders, attributing part of the team’s success to the team’s Manager. Vox pops on the streets of Norwich, with John Swinfield asking members of the public what they think of Manager Ron Saunders and Norwich City Football Club, all lacking in enthusiasm for the Canaries and their sport.

Keywords

Celebrations; Football; Football Matches; Norwich; Sport; Vox pops

Other Places

Brisbane Road, Leyton, East London

Background Information

"On the 24th of April 1972, a fondly remembered match took place between Norwich and Orient at Brisbane Road. It was the penultimate game of the season and the Canaries won 2-1 with a Graham Paddon penalty and a goal from Kenny Foggo. The significance of the occasion was that it secured Norwich City's promotion to the top flight of English football for the first time." Cited from the website 'Sing Up the River End', the blogged history of Norwich City Football Club @ http://canaryseventyninety.blogspot.com/2011/01/norwich-v-leyton-orient-head-to-head.html

Manifestations

[Norwich City Gain Promotion to Division One]

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