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Norwood and Carroll Released
Friday, 29th Apr 2022 18:54

TWTD understands Town have told striker James Norwood and midfielder Tom Carroll that they are to be released at the end of the season with the frontman having confirmed his departure.

The duo are among the players who are out of contract this summer and their exits come as little surprise.

We understand the pair met with manager Kieran McKenna yesterday when they were told their contracts would not be renewed.

McKenna has held meetings with players over the last few days which he says will continue until Sunday.

Norwood, who joined Town on a free transfer from Tranmere in the summer of 2019, made 26 appearances this season, scoring six times having spent a spell training with the U23s during Paul Cook’s time as boss.

In total, he scored 27 goals in 57 starts and 28 appearances from the bench.

The club had an option to keep the striker, whose time with Town was punctuated by injuries and off-field controversy, for a further season.

A number of League One clubs are understood to have been monitoring the 31-year-old’s situation among them Wigan Athletic and Oxford United.

The striker has issued a statement on social media confirming that tomorrow's match at home to Charlton will be his final game for the club and thanking various people he has worked with during his time at the club including former U23s manager Kieron Dyer, veteran academy coach Bryan Klug and the physios, while stating that the club is "in good hands" under manager Kieran McKenna and his staff.

Carroll, 29, signed on a free transfer last summer having left QPR and has had an injury-hit campaign, making only 11 starts and six sub appearances for the Blues.


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WirralBlue added 18:59 - Apr 29
I don't disagree with either decision. Norwood has never really hit the heights here that he should have done.
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FrimleyBlue added 18:59 - Apr 29
Norwood is definitely one of those that is painful for us. But will rip us a new one when we play him
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Radlett_blue added 19:07 - Apr 29
Two more good decisions there by McKenna.
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Suffolkboy added 19:08 - Apr 29
Neither decision could be rightly described as ‘surprising ‘: both will have been pretty well near the top of the pile for release – replacements ??
COYB
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Blue_75 added 19:10 - Apr 29
Sad to see Nors go!
A great goals to minute ratio but hampered by injured whilst with us!
Always showed plenty of passion and determination!
All the best 💪🏻
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December1963 added 19:13 - Apr 29
Probably best for both parties, but think his statement is pure class. Thanks for your all your efforts and all the best for the future. Once a blue always a blue.
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CavendishBlue added 19:16 - Apr 29
I wish both well in finding a new challenge.

Caroll just never seemed to show any of the experience that a 100+ prem player should have.

Norwood going will certainly help our yellow cards to mjnutes played ratio....whatever that is...
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SouperJim added 19:20 - Apr 29
Got to respect the honesty of that statement from Nors. He is what he is, a poundshop Daryl Murphy, at times his off-field persona has made me question his effort and commitment but on reflection he's always worked hard on the pitch and what he lacks in technical ability he does his best to make up for by putting himself about. I'm sure he'll have plenty of offers to stay in the division and will probably be a better fit in a smaller squad with a more agricultural play style. Good luck to him and thanks for the goals!
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WirralBlue added 19:21 - Apr 29
I also hope this means that KM has a new striker lined up - which I am sure he has!
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ArnieM added 19:23 - Apr 29
Feel so sad re Norwood because it should have been so different , but it never reached the heights we all hoped for . Good luck Nors .

Carroll, undoubted skills but not up to the physical requirements of League One , and we have to have players next season that can be strong , skilful, resilient, resourceful, and have self belief .

Good luck to you too Tommy…
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alfromcol added 19:29 - Apr 29
Touching words from Nors, underneath that rough exterior there is a sensitive human being. Good luck Nors
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Saxonblue74 added 19:30 - Apr 29
Neither player would help us move forward so correct decision for all parties. Remember watching Nors in the play off final foe Tranmere and thought he was just the player we needed at the time. Unfortunately he never replicated that for Town. Fine line between passion and hot headedness, crossed that line too often for me. Good luck to the pair of them.
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Linkboy13 added 19:37 - Apr 29
Dispite being a critic of Norwood's off the pitch and on field antics you can't argue with his goal scoring record. If he had applied himself more to the job in hand things would have been better im sure. Carroll for me looks a player who is way past his best. His passing is neat and tidy but offers very little else a massive luxury. In my opinion he's probably never been fully fit.
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jas0999 added 19:39 - Apr 29
Injury prone Carroll was a given. I suspect with investment, the club feel they can do better than Norwood. I wouldn't disagree. Good luck to both.
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Nobbysnuts added 19:40 - Apr 29
Cue Norwood to smash in 25 goals + in an injury free season with one of our rivals....you can just see it.....anyone remember will Keane?????
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Bazza8564 added 19:50 - Apr 29
inevitable with the players we will be aiming at, sorry but if you struggle at L1 level, and we have, you need to seriously upgrade
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FrankMarshall added 19:51 - Apr 29
Good luck to Nors. Always gave his all for the club and was great to see him return from the U23's.

Many players have moved on and done really well at other clubs. Recently W. Keane, McGoldrick, Moore, Downes and Wilson to just name a few. Hopefully Norwood will do the same.
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Pessimist added 19:54 - Apr 29
Good decisions. Norwood was a petulant waste of space, and Carroll was too feeble.
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cressi added 20:02 - Apr 29
Norwood
Although a fool at times with his silly off field, antics he was without the best goalscorer at the club
Hopefully we will invest in a younger upgrade without the baggage.
I'm afraid Carrolls best days are over may be better in a league higher funny enough
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blues1 added 20:04 - Apr 29
Some keep going on that Norwood should have done better? Well, maybe if he hadn't been injured for most of his 1st 2 seasons here,( tho still played even when I nured), he would have. Even then he's basically managed a goal every 2 games he's played. Not a bad record by anyones standards.
What surprises me about this tho, is that rather than release him, why we didn't take up the years option wexhave on him but make him available for transfer. Thus get a bit of money for him. After all, any income we get helps with the wages we can pay out.
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NthQldITFC added 20:44 - Apr 29
Decent striker, good scoring record, hard working. Just doesn't fit the mould for the sort of player needed by KMac and the ITFC revolution, so has to move on. Good luck wherever you up Nors, and thanks.
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SamWhiteUK added 20:50 - Apr 29
In terms of on-field things, I have a lot of respect for Norwood and I think he gets a lot of stick which is unwarranted. He always gives his all, is always well up for everything, and while he's often criticised for being so fiery and picking up stupid yellow cards, has he ever been sent off? Genuinely can't remember, but he certainly knows where the line is. He knows what role he is put in to do, and he does it very well. Good luck James
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pennblue added 20:54 - Apr 29
I like this guy, has grown a lot in his time here with us, and sticks his money where his mouth is. Good servant to the club, and always stood up to be counted. It is a natural time for him to move on, and I hope someone gives him a good 3 year deal on some half decent money to see out his playing career.
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ThaiBlue added 20:59 - Apr 29
Is piggot following?
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dirtydingusmagee added 21:04 - Apr 29
wont lose any sleep over them departing, i may have had they stayed. Norwood has always had fitness issues yet never has found it a problem to run the length of pitch to get involved in any skirmish or dispute, always plenty to say too, So he has been a fitness liability, and a card liability. Hopefully Pigott ,and Bonne ,who's complete collapse of early season form has been alarming will also be moved to new pastures. Some may think this is a bit ruthless, but if we are to get out of this league the weak links MUST GO . No good fannying about in January .
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