Norwich City fans were left frustrated by a man wearing an Ipswich Town shirt during the friendly match against Osasuna. The incident occurred despite the team's 2-1 loss to the Spanish outfit.
What happened?
A man wearing an Ipswich Town shirt was spotted at Carrow Road during the friendly match against Osasuna. The individual was seen sporting an orange wig and was accompanied by a group of friends.
Why it matters for Norwich City
The incident has sparked frustration among Norwich City fans, who claim that the group caused a hostile atmosphere during the match. The fans alleged that the group used foul language and appeared to be deliberately provoking home fans.
What comes next?
Norwich City return to Carrow Road on Saturday, August 8, to begin their Carabao Cup campaign against MK Dons. The team is currently 9th in the Championship, 30 points behind leaders Coventry, and has scored 63 goals this season, conceding 56.
The incident has sparked frustration among Norwich City fans, who claim that the group caused a hostile atmosphere during the match. The fans alleged that the group used foul language and appeared to be deliberately provoking home fans. One fan who sat near the group said: "There were children in close proximity and the language and the atmosphere they created was not great." Rob Timson, another Norwich fan, added: "They really spoiled it for us. I felt so sorry for the families and kids sitting around as they were just making a nuisance of themselves. It was so strange."
There is currently no confirmed reason for the one splash of blue in a sea of yellow, but many fans speculate the incident was part of a stag do prank. One match-goer, Alex, said on X: "Just a stag do annoying everyone around them in the home section. They were eventually asked to leave thankfully." Another fan, however, saw the funny side and said: "It's funny, isn't it. If it happens anywhere else in the country, it's a laugh, but if it happens in Norfolk we're weird."
Norwich City return to Carrow Road on Saturday, August 8, to begin their Carabao Cup campaign against MK Dons. The team is currently 9th in the Championship, 30 points behind leaders Coventry, and has scored 63 goals this season, conceding 56. Mirko Topić is currently sidelined due to injury.
