A town's football club demonstrated how they punch above their weight when they hosted a training session by Norwich City ahead of its 3-1 defeat against Middlesbrough last night (Wednesday, March 6).
Guisborough Town hosted Norwich City at their KGV Stadium - used by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool a few seasons ago ahead of a game at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium.
Norwich approached Guisborough Town asking to also use the club’s KGV Stadium for their preparations for their match with Boro on Wednesday and the club were happy to grant permission.
The Norwich squad included former Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson – nephew of Boro Chairman Steve Gibson – and he spoke of his delight to return to the KGV where he used to come and watch his best mate play – former Guisborough favourite and striker Nathan Steel.
“Nathan’s still my best mate and I used to come and watch him here at the KGV when I was younger, so it’s nice and sentimental to come back here again,” said Ben, who is also a good friend of former Guisborough Manager Gary Forster."
Norwich Head Coach David Wagner also expressed his appreciation to Guisborough Town for making the KGV facilities available to them.
Speaking before the match, he said: “We are extremely grateful to Guisborough Town for this opportunity to come here to their stadium to train in preparation for our very important game tonight."
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Guisborough Town Chairman Andy Willis, who welcomed the Norwich party to the KGV on behalf of the Priorymen, said: “We were absolutely delighted to host Norwich City ahead of their game at the Boro.
“All of the Norwich management, players and staff were really friendly and approachable and very appreciative of our facilities and hospitality at the KGV Stadium."
The Norwich party stayed overnight at Gisborough Hall during their visit and flew back to Norwich after the game.
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