Fans’ Forum with Johannes Hoff Thorup & Glen Riddersholm – 23 October 2024
Article by Connor Southwell.
There can be little debate that Johannes Hoff Thorup and Glen Riddersholm have generated both optimism and strong fan support since their arrival at Norwich City in the summer.
The Danish pair have cultivated a strong togetherness between support and team through a clear playing style but also by adopting a transparent approach to interviews and fan interaction, something on display at the latest Norwich City Fans Social Club event.
Thorup and Riddersholm were quizzed by City legend, and close friend of the Fans Social Club, Darren Eadie as well as supporters to offer an insightful peak behind the curtain of their Canaries revolution.
Despite not having worked together prior to joining Norwich in the summer, the chemistry and rapport between them was on display throughout the evening through comical anecdotes, shared outlooks on life and football – as well as providing a real clarity over their plan for the future of the club.
With over 250 City supporters in attendance in the Gunn Club, the pair charmed, entertained and offered incredible insight into the early weeks of their tenure, including how they dealt with difficult departures over the summer, the attraction of swapping their homeland for Carrow Road and the strength of support they’ve felt from the City faithful.
On the evidence of this event, it was quickly apparent to see how they’ve commanded the respect and support of City’s playing group from those experienced campaigners to the up-and-coming prospects.
The subsequent reaction of those in attendance told the full story, with social media inundated with positive reviews about the evening owing to the honesty of City’s management duo.
On the night, we raised £1,670 for the Community Sports Foundation – thank you to everyone for your tremendous support through attending and buying a raffle ticket.
We would like to thank Darren for his expert hosting, our sponsors Fosters Solicitors and Norwich City Football Club for their support in all of our events.
Above all, a huge thank you to both Johannes and Glen for giving up their time and their transparency which made this such a fantastic evening.
Photo Gallery
Photographs by Tom Horne.
Please find a full list of audience questions put to Johannes and Glen throughout the evening below:
- What have you found about the culture at Norwich City which needed changing?
- How long did it take you to realise Shane Duffy was unleashing his inner Maldini?
- How do you instil leadership in the younger players?
- What do you think of the Colney training ground?
- What is your vision for the team?
- Can you describe the process for involving Jack Wilshire into his role?
- Is Borja close to a week off?
- Which clubs did you both support?
- Are there any academy players that are impressing you?
- Do you watch the women’s team?
- How does a promoted championship team stay up?
- How’ much involvement do you have in contract negotiations and how do you ensure that players due contract renewal stay and continue with the project?
- What positions did you play?
- How do you get the best out of Sargent?
- What is the best position for Oscar
- What do you miss about Denmark?
