Supporter Panel

The Supporter Panel is a sounding board for the club’s initiatives to gain genuine supporter feedback on a range of non-football related issues.

The Panel has up to 12 members who serve for a period of two seasons on a rotational basis. The Panel is made up of both elected supporters, as well as representatives from supporter groups.

To contact the Panel please email: supporterpanel@canaries.co.uk


Elected Panelists

Russell Blake

I have been a City fan for over 50 years, from standing in the Barclay in the 70s to my current seat in the South Stand. I have been disabled after a stroke 3 years ago but didn’t miss a game. I look forward to representing the fans with the challenges we all face by being a voice for every fan, season ticket holder or not.

Reuben Clarke

I have been a Norwich City fan for as long as I can remember, and I have proudly held my season ticket for the last five years. I am passionate about helping the club to grow its online presence and expanding the fanbase to be as inclusive as possible. As one of the youngest people on the Panel, I hope to be the voice for the many young supporters we have at our fine club, with my key area to focus on being fan engagement and widening the transparency from the club.

Lynne Hammond

My association with Norwich City stretches back to the mid-1970s when I was a season ticket holder, followed by employment in the club's newly-formed commercial department from 1977 to 1982. I have always maintained a keen interest in the Canaries' fortunes, either by attending matches or by following media coverage of home and away games.

I believe football should be accessible to all and that every Norwich City fan (and visiting supporter) should feel confident and safe in and around the stadium, including those who, like me, attend matches on their own.

I look forward to enjoying entertaining football at Carrow Road, accompanied by enthusiastic vocal support from all areas of the ground, and to seeing a positive relationship develop between the club and its fans.

Ryan Kelsall

I've been a lifelong Norwich City fan and was a season ticket holder before moving to Houston at 17. Growing up in Gorleston, Norfolk, some of my favorite football memories include scoring a hat-trick against Ipswich for Yarmouth School Boys and following Norwich City's European run.

Now in Houston, I watch every Norwich game and connect via Radio Norfolk. I'm dedicated to engaging international fans and expanding Norwich City's supporter base in Texas and beyond. Married with three children, I support their football development through the MLS Next program at GFI Academy.

Professionally, I work as a Commercial Real Estate agent at Route Commercial, specializing in business brokerage.

Michele Savage

Originally from Lowestoft and have always supported Norwich City so I feel very privileged to have been elected to the Supporter Panel. I have held a season ticket for over 20 years with my husband Mike.

One of my greatest football days was the play-off final at Wembley, the atmosphere was amazing and a day I will never forget.

As a female military veteran and active member of Forces2Canaries, I've always appreciated the importance of our club for the Armed Forces supporters serving around the world and our global canaries. I have staffed the F2C stands at Norwich women's matches and this provided me with interaction with Junior Canaries, especially young female supporters. I am looking forward to ensuring that the supporters voices are heard.

Chair - Caitlyn Winsor-Gray

I’m a loyal Norwich City fan and have always enjoyed watching matches at Carrow Road with my family and friends. I’ve had a season ticket in the Lower Barclay for over 10 years and really enjoy attending away fixtures. As a member of the panel, I’ll challenge when needed and be an advocate for gender diversity to ensure we all have a positive match day experience.

Supporter Group Panellists

Vice Chair - Gary Field (Canaries Trust)

Canaries Trust treasurer. Football needs to be fully inclusive and enhanced through better fan engagement for all supporters. Fans are the most important stakeholders in the game, and supporters’ rights, fair ticket pricing and good club governance are all essential to help ensure clubs are run on a sustainable basis and for the benefit of the next generation of fans.

Nicol Nicholls (Norwich City Women's Supporters Club)

I am a big Norwich City fan and have a season ticket in the Snake Pit at Carrow Road. However, my real passion is for the women's game, and I am involved in many ways including coaching a grassroots girls team. I have been a matchday volunteer for Norwich City Women FC for the past 3 seasons and have a close relationship with many fellow fans. This then evolved into the founding of Norwich City Women's Supporters Club with the aim of making the fans of the women's team feel closer to the wider club. We are registered with The FSA and sit on the women's network to ensure the fans of NCWFC are heard on a national level too. Joining the Supporter Panel is the latest step in us bringing the women's game into focus and pushes the message of ‘one shirt one football team’

Ffion Thomas (Capital Canaries)

Originally from Norwich, I have been an Upper Barclay season ticket holder since 2003. I joined the Capital Canaries in 2011 and was elected Chair in 2021. Capital Canaries now have more than 500 members in London, the Home Counties and beyond - with many travelling home and away, and I'll be representing their views on the Panel.

Neville Townsend (Forces2canaries)

I've been a Norwich City fan since the early 70s and have a season ticket in the lower Barclay, plus I manage to attend around 15 away games most seasons. As a Royal Navy veteran (23 years) I joined Forces2Canaries in 2008 and became Chair in 2011, our group continues to grow with 320 members to date. I'll be advocating for Armed Forces/Veteran members as well as the wider fan base.

 


 

Supporter Panel Terms of Reference