Norwich City fans have the opportunity to select eight representatives for the club's Supporter Panel for the 2026/27 season.
The club was pleased to have received a high volume of applications, with the shortlist being selected by club representatives and the remaining Supporter Panel members.
Voting is now open and supporters can choose their eight representatives from the shortlist of 19 using the form below.
Voting will close at 5pm on Thursday, July 30.
See below for the full shortlist and a written statement from each candidate:
James Ainsworth
"Some of the best moments of my life have been at Carrow Road; Jackson against Derby and Pukki vs Millwall come to mind. As more than 20 years as a season ticket holder, I want to represent the supporters I’ve lived all of it beside.
"I’ll champion genuine consultation before decisions, fair and transparent ticketing, better matchday basics — concourses, catering and queues — a protected atmosphere, and accessible communication for every fan. OTBC."
Key areas of interest:
- Supporter consultation
- Ticketing and pricing
- Matchday experience
- Atmosphere
- Accessibility and inclusion
Martin Betts
"I’ve supported Norwich City for over 40 years and been a season ticket holder for the past 13 years. I want to represent supporters who may feel overlooked, particularly over-50s and those with mobility or sensory challenges, as well as fans in areas such as the Barclay End Upper Tier, who deserve facilities akin to other areas of the ground.
"I’ll provide constructive feedback to help ensure fairness, accessibility, and value for all."
Key areas of interest:
- Accessibility and inclusion
- Matchday experience
- Ticketing and value
- Stadium facilities
- Fan representation
Tina Brown
"I have been a supporter for 50 years, a season ticket holder for nearly 30 years and a regular away fan; visiting the extremes of Old Trafford and Hartlepool, being with the club through all its highs and lows!
"I would like to help develop the best experience at Carrow Road, especially for young supporters. I feel I could be a strong voice for all supporters, who are the heart and soul of the club."
Key areas of interest:
- Junior engagement
- Community outreach
- Supporter facilities/access
- Pricing structure
- Atmosphere
Toby Clark
"Game days have always been such a positive part of the week; I always look forward to speaking to the supporters around me, nattering on about changes in the club!
"Being only 18, I have the understanding of the younger generation of Norwich City fans and if anything, I am very confident in our team this season and I think a real connection with the fans is what will push the canaries on!"
Key areas of interest:
- Band performances
- Pride
- Food
- Music
- Fan interaction
Charlie Guy
"As an away day regular living outside Norwich, I represent supporters who travel across the country to follow the Nodge.
"Community and atmosphere need constant work to keep up and improve; I'll push for transparency and consultation around decision making and loud away sections. I want everyone to feel and enjoy that at our club."
Key areas of interest:
- Atmosphere
- Away days
- Transparency
- LGBT
Josh Humphreys
"I follow Norwich City home and away and have done through success and failure. I’m aware of how unconditional our support is. My first game at Carrow Road was when I was 6 and in that time I have seen how important it is for fans to feel connected to this club.
"I will represent the interests of match-going fans, challenge ideas, listen to suggestions and aim to retain the traditions of our unique fanbase."
Key areas of interest:
- Atmosphere
- Away fans
- Ticketing
- Carrow Road
- Matchday experience
Esther Jacobs
"This club has shown what football truly means: a community built on passion, belonging and togetherness. Over 20 proud years as a fan has shown me football is about more than 90 minutes—it’s about people, memories and making everyone feel they matter.
"I want to make sure no supporter is left behind by championing neurodiverse and disabled fans, improving accessibility so everyone belongs, as I believe every single supporter makes Norwich City special."
Key areas of interest:
- Neurodiversity
- Accessibility
- Disability inclusion
- Fan community
- Supporter wellbeing
Gillian Jacobs
"For me as a lifelong supporter, Norwich City is a lifeline. I believe football has a unique power to lift our mental health and bring people together when they need it most.
"I want to champion this connection, while ensuring female supporters have an equal voice in every part of Carrow Road. From supporting our women’s team to improving the matchday experience for women, I am determined to help build a truly equal, supportive club."
Key areas of interest:
- Wellness
- Women
- Community
Steve Jones
"As a committed Norwich City supporter, I want to help ensure fans' voices are heard, valued and reflected in club decisions. I will bring professional leadership experience, a collaborative approach and a commitment to representing supporters from all backgrounds.
"I am passionate about improving communication, strengthening engagement between fans and the club, and helping Norwich City continue to evolve while staying true to its community values. As a proud Canary, I would be honoured to help ensure supporters have a strong voice in the club's future."
Key areas of interest:
- Community engagement
- Sustainable growth
- Fan Communication
- Grassroots football
- Matchday experience
Sam Lincoln
"Supporters should vote for me because I've been a fan of this club for 30 years and a season ticket holder since 2004, going home and away.
"I bleed yellow and green and would love to be a fans voice for this great club."
Key areas of interest:
- Women's football
- Atmosphere
- Community Sports Foundation
Nick Lyall
"I’ve proudly supported Norwich City since 1992 and travel home and away because this club means everything to me. I’ll represent all supporters by listening, communicating openly and ensuring every voice is heard.
"With over 20 years’ leadership experience and a passion for making our club welcoming, inclusive and ambitious, I’ll be a constructive, independent voice focused on helping Norwich City and its supporters move forward together. Thank you. OTBC."
Key areas of interest:
- Atmosphere
- Fan communication
- Away support
- Families and young fans
- EDI
Sam Love
"I'm Sam, a resident of Carrow Road who can get from my sofa to my seat in the Lower Barclay in under a minute, so I'm totally immersed in the local issues around the stadium and surrounding area.
"As well as being a season ticket holder for years, I also attend most away games and feel like I have a good idea of the issues that matter to many different parts of our great fanbase!"
Key areas of interest:
- Atmosphere
- Stadium development
- Fan experience
- Community
- Affordability
Dr Matthew Melsa
"Since moving to Norwich in 2021, I’ve become a devoted fan as a men’s and women’s season ticket holder, an away match regular, and nearly completed ‘the 92’. I’d love to help the club broaden and diversify the supporter base to share the enhanced well-being that my support has given me.
"I’m highly experienced in working with diverse colleagues as a university lecturer and offer professional, academic expertise in interpreting and scrutinising evidence underpinning club proposals and policies."
Key areas of interest:
- Mental health
- Sustainability
- Away fan experience
- Building fanbase
Patrick Mills
"I've been a supporter of Norwich City since I was 10 years old, coming down to Carrow Road with the late Ron Davies, then Joe Mullet Alan Black and Laurie Browne. I played myself for 15 years before a serious knee injury finished my career and for the last 41 years, I have held a season ticket in the 59ers lounge, so I believe I have a good insight into football.
"Without supporters, it's difficult to run a club. I want to improve communication, find things to attract young supporters, discuss any plans happening, create an easy grievance reporting and increase involvement of local schools and organisations with events."
Glenn Russell
"I’m a lifelong Norwich City supporter who believes every fan deserves to be heard. Through my leadership experience in education, I’m used to listening, representing different viewpoints and working collaboratively to achieve positive change.
"I’ll be an approachable, balanced and constructive voice, celebrating what makes our club special while helping ensure supporters’ views genuinely influence decisions. If elected, I’ll always put the interests of Norwich City and its supporters first."
Key areas of interest:
- Fan engagement
- Matchday experience
- Community and inclusion
- Youth development
- Club communication
Helen Southgate
"I’ve been a Norwich City supporter for over 30 years, going to games with my dad and sharing the highs, lows and everything in between.
"I’m not applying simply to have a seat at the table — I’ll use it. I’ll listen to supporters, ask the difficult questions and push for clear answers. I want Carrow Road to remain affordable, accessible and full of character, for lifelong fans and the next generation."
Key areas of interest:
- Affordability
- Women supporters
- Older supporters
- Matchday experience
- Supporter communication
Shirley Towler
"I am a disabled supporter and I think that I would put the views across of supporters and problems that we face at the stadium."
Key area of interest:
- Wheelchair access
Kevin Webb
"I am a third generation supporter of the Canaries and have been followed by my son and grandsons. I have been a season ticket holder for more than 25 years and I attend both home and away matches.
"I sit in the Upper Barclay and was originally responsible for the introduction of flags in this area of the ground. Being semi-retired, I am determined to make efforts which will benefit all supporters."
Key areas of interest:
- Atmosphere
- Youth development
- Club communications
- Fan engagement
- Stadium facilities
Ian Wigby
"I am a mobility scooter user who has travelled home and away to support the club for a while as a long-term season ticket holder. I'm passionate about the football club and want to help the club to it's highest potential.
"The areas I have mentioned I believe have potential to be better and make the supporters want to come and be proud. Let's do it together. Come on, you Yellows."
Key areas of interest:
- Disability
- Concourse
- Entertainment
- Atmosphere
- Food