NEW City Chief Executive David McNally saluted the loyalty of the Canary faithful as Friday's deadline for season ticket holders to claim their rebates approaches.
As the number of season ticket holders signed up for the 2009-10 campaign approaches 18,500, McNally said the commitment of all of them was phenomenal, whether they have chosen to claim their rebate or not.
Director Michael Foulger has offered to match pound for pound any rebates not claimed, with all of the money generated by this process going straight into Manager Bryan Gunn's playing budget.
McNally told First News: "As we approach Friday's deadline I would appeal to those who have yet to claim their rebate to consider not claiming it, if they can afford to in these challenging economic times.
"Every pound left in will increase our chances of assembling a squad capable of matching our ambition to get us promoted back to the Championship. Bryan has identified players with the right winning mentality and commitment required to represent Norwich City and we will be working hard together to bring new signings into the squad over the summer.
"We'd like to sincerely thank all of our season ticket holders for signing up next year, regardless of whether they have claimed their rebate or not. We will provide a summary of the rebate process next week, once all the forms have been processed.
"I'm really looking forward to meeting City supporters from far and wide after I officially start work at Carrow Road next week."
Supporters wishing to claim their season ticket rebates must return their forms to the Club by the close of business on Friday, June 19.
