Jake Humphrey helps City fan end 21-year wait for ticket

Daniel Taylor first applied for a wheelchair-accessible season ticket via the club in 2003.

However the 41-year-old, who suffered a spinal cord injury when he was younger, was left languishing on the waiting list for more than two decades.

Daniel Taylor first applied for a wheelchair-accessible season ticket for the Canaries in 2003 (Image: Daniel Taylor)

And if not for a chance encounter with a famous supporter of the club, Jake Humphrey, he might still be waiting for his coveted ticket.

Dr Taylor, who lives in Cringleford, said: "I've been a City fan since I was a kid.

"At the time I had to phone up to apply but there were no wheelchair-accessible tickets available.

"I was put on a waiting list, however every couple of years I'd get an update in the form of a letter - later an email - saying there still wasn't anything available.

Dr Taylor said there were times that he thought he'd never get a ticket (Image: Daniel Taylor)

"During this time I joined the club's membership scheme where I could apply for tickets as and when they came up.

"It was better than nothing but it was still a pain and really difficult to get hold of.

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"There were definitely points I thought it would be impossible to get a season ticket as things didn't seem to be progressing."

It took a chance encounter with famous City fan, Jake Humphrey, for Dr Taylor to get his season ticket (Image: Newsquest)

In May this year Dr Taylor was coming back from London on the train when he bumped into TV presenter Jake Humphrey.

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The pair got talking and after regaling Mr Humphrey with his story, he made plans to speak to his contacts at the club to see if he could help.

By the end of July Dr Taylor was the proud owner of a Norwich City season ticket.

Dr Taylor, who attended City's 1-1 draw with Leeds in the Championship on Tuesday evening, added: "It feels great because it makes planning so much easier and gives me more freedom than I used to."

Dr Taylor, right, with his friend Joe Cannon at Carrow Road (Image: Daniel Taylor)

MEMORABLE CITY MOMENTS

Waiting 21 years for a season ticket means Dr Taylor has unfortunately missed his fair share of memorable moments at Carrow Road.

Here are five great moments for the Yellows during the last 21 years.

Boxing Day 2003 – Darren Huckerby unveiled on the pitch as a new signing by Delia Smith to the delight of City fans.

May 2015 – The Canaries secure a trip to Wembley with a 3-1 play-off semi-final victory over old enemies Ipswich.

February 2018 – Another Ipswich memory. Timm Klose scores a dramatic late equaliser to keep the current 15-year unbeaten run against the Tractor Boys going.

November 2018 – Teemu Pukki grabs an incredible winner as City come back from 3-2 down to beat Millwall 4-3 in the 97th minute.

February 2019 – The unforgettable 3-2 Premier League win over the mighty Manchester City.