James Norwood is already making himself a firm favourite at Ipswich Town, but as yet he hasn’t kicked a ball in anger.
The former Tranmere striker swapped Prenton Park for Portman Road last week after an incredible season with Tranmere. His goals helped lift them to a play-off place which they came through, beating Forest Green in the semi-final before a last-gasp Connor Jennings strike won them a spot in League One.
Having only emerged from the National League 12 months before, it’s an incredible rise both for them and for Norwood. He’s spent much of his career in the fifth tier, but he’ll start the season leading the line for former UEFA Cup winners Ipswich Town.
Not only that, but he’s got on board with a charitable cause too. The Twitter account ‘Cobbold Massive’ has vowed to put a tenner into the pot whenever Norwood scores. there are a handful of other followers taking part and now ‘Lord’ Norwood himself has got on board.
He’s vowed to throw a tenner in whenever he scores, endearing himself to fans of the Tractor Boys before he’s even bagged one goal.
It’s a gesture that’s certainly caught the attention of their supporters, as you’ll see below.
https://twitter.com/CobboldMassive/status/1138508201333317632
Get on board with this … I’ll stick a 10er in per goal as well ! https://t.co/DSU4PvgAh0
— James Norwood (@jnorwood_10) June 11, 2019
Brilliant stuff Nors, attitude is top notch 👍🏻
— Cameron (@lawseyitfc) June 11, 2019
Sir Norwood ?!! It’s Lord Norwood you peasants 😬
— Peter (@peterbaileytrfc) June 11, 2019
Be very careful I'm still paying this years debt off Aren't I Mr Norwood ? 👍✌️️ Between you and the clean sheet king @scottydav1 I'm skint ✌️️👍😎
— Happy Harry ☀️ (@zzzoooman) June 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Harry__Ems/status/1138509800885669888
This man isn't a millionaire he has played all his career playing on non league and lower leagues. Terrorising my team (Aldershot) a tenner per goal is a great gesture by a talented goal scorer. Good luck @jnorwood_10 (hopefully glad to see the back of you)
— Andrew (@Andrew82065989) June 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/FtblRadders/status/1138510961793519616
https://twitter.com/JimHeathfield/status/1138510205375959041
Could be an expensive season for you 😍🤤
— Nick Allen (@nickallen92) June 11, 2019
Welcome James, genuinely don't think anyone has been this excited about a new @ITFC signing for a long time! Really hope the move works out well for you.
— Luke Williamson (@LukeWil35636290) June 11, 2019
