Rewind to November 17, 1990 and relive memories of Norwich City's home game against Aston Villa.
After a challenging few games at the start of the season, City started picking up points before their match against Villa at Carrow Road.
That month the Canaries had beaten Sheffield United 3-0 at home and drawn with Chelsea 1-1 away.
An aerial battle after a cross during the Norwich City match against Aston Villa on November 17,1990. (Image: Newsquest)
Right from the off Aston Villa lacked enthusiasm and Bryan Gunn had little to do for the entire game.
His opposite number Nigel Spink, however, was described by our reporter at the time as "like a cat on hot bricks, dancing across his box as waves of Canary attacks flowed."
Bryan Gunn collects a cross in what was otherwise a quiet game for the Norwich City goalkeeper, during the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on November 17, 1990. (Image: Newsquest)
The match report covering the Norwich City vs Aston Villa game at Carrow Road on November 17, 1990 published two days later. Search the EDP archive at localrecall.co.uk. (Image: Newsquest)
Commentators heaped praise on Dale Gordon for a lively performance running rings around the Villa players and getting the assist on the second goal scored by Ruel Fox in the 72nd minute.
Ruel Fox goes head to head with the Aston Villa goalkeeper during the 2-0 victory at Carrow Road on November 17, 1990. (Image: Newsquest)
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Match facts
Attendance: 17,243
Lineup:
- Gunn
- Culverhouse
- Bowen
- Butterworth
- Blades
- Crook
- Gordon
- Power (Fleck)
- Sherwood
- Fox
- Phillips
Final score: Norwich City 2 - Aston Villa 0
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Action from Carrow Road during Norwich City's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on November 17, 1990. (Image: Newsquest)
Action from Carrow Road during Norwich City's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on November 17, 1990. (Image: Newsquest)
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