Norwich City are mourning the death of life president and former majority shareholder Michael Wynn Jones. He died peacefully at home on Monday at the age of 85, the club announced.
Wynn Jones, alongside his wife Delia Smith, was a central figure in the club's modern history for 30 years. Their stewardship saw Norwich achieve five promotions to the Premier League, including title wins under Paul Lambert in 2011 and Daniel Farke in 2019, and the memorable play-off final victory at Wembley in 2015. Tributes have poured in from across the football world.
Former head coach Daniel Farke and ex-chief executive David McNally were among those to pay their respects. Club ambassador Stephen Fry and even former Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks offered kind words.
He was known as a hands-on owner who invested personally in the club's infrastructure, funding the Lion and Castle stands, and was a familiar, approachable face to supporters on matchdays. Wynn Jones and Smith were described as stewards who put the club's long-term health above all else, handling both triumphs and relegations with a focus on community.
The news comes as the current Norwich side, sitting 17th in the Championship with nine points from eight games, prepare for their next challenge. They travel to face Swansea City on 10 October, looking to improve on a recent run of three consecutive defeats.
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