Phil Daley

England

Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports Journalist at BBC Radio Norfolk

Norfolk-based Sport Journo for the BBC. Host of Norwich City coverage on BBC Radio Norfolk. Went to Rio 🇧🇷 covering Paralympics in 2016.

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Necton runner 'didn't expect to win Britain's most brutal race'

6 days ago | bbc.com | Phil Daley

'I didn't expect to win Britain's most brutal race'Phil DaleyMaddy JenningsWill Roberts/willbaldlygoShane Morgan completed the run in 91 hours and 45 minutesA man who started ultrarunning during the pandemic said he was in "disbelief" after winning a 268-mile race. Shane Morgan, from Necton, near Swaffham, Norfolk, finished first in the Montane Summer Spine men's race across the Pennine Way, in 91 hours and 45 minutes.
King's Lynn golfer takes swing at world record

1 month ago | bbc.com | Phil Daley |Henry Miller

Golfer takes swing at world recordPhil Daley & Henry MillerGolf EnglandSimpson has already played more than 175 different golf courses since JanuaryAn avid golfer has given up his business to try and break the world record for the number of golf courses played in a year. Josh Simpson, from King's Lynn in Norfolk, is attempting to beat the current record of 580 courses - set by American Patrick Koenig.
Norwich City: Angus Gunn set to returns to squad for West Brom game

Mar 27, 2025 | bbc.co.uk | Phil Daley

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has been speaking to the media ahead of the Canaries' home game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday (15:00 GMT). Here are some of the key points from the press conference:Goalkeeper Angus Gunn is fit after missing three Championship matches before the international break. Full-back Lucien Mahovo remains out. "No new injuries from the players that were away on international duty and we had some good contact time with the players here," said Thorup.
Norwich City: Angus Gunn set to returns to squad for West Brom game

Mar 27, 2025 | bbc.com | Phil Daley

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has been speaking to the media ahead of the Canaries' home game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday (15:00 GMT). Here are some of the key points from the press conference:Goalkeeper Angus Gunn is fit after missing three Championship matches before the international break. Full-back Lucien Mahovo remains out. "No new injuries from the players that were away on international duty and we had some good contact time with the players here," said Thorup.
Reyes to start for Norwich against Sheffield Wednesday

Mar 10, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Daley

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has been speaking to the media ahead of the Canaries' home game against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday (19:45 GMT). Here are some of the key points from the press conference:Goalkeeper Angus Gunn and midfielder Marcelino Nunez will not be in the squad. Gunn is not likely to feature until after the international break.
Norwich City: Goalkeeper Reyes to start against Sheffield Wednesday

Mar 10, 2025 | bbc.com | Phil Daley

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn and midfielder Marcelino Nunez will not be in the squad. Gunn is not likely to feature until after the international break. Back-up keeper George Long is also missing as he is still in a concussion protocol, meaning 21-year-old Vicente Reyes will start, having made his first appearance of the season for the club in the 1-1 draw against Oxford on Friday. Amankwah Forson will return to the squad but will only be called on "if needed".
Norwich City: Kenny McLean won't make trip to Blackburn Rovers

Feb 26, 2025 | bbc.com | Phil Daley

On Saturday, the Canaries travel to Blackburn Rovers in an early Championship kick off (12:30 GMT) having returned to winning ways in style last weekend with victory over Stoke. Ahead of the match at Ewood Park, Canaries head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup spoke to the media and here are some of the key points from his press conference:Midfielder Kenny McLean remains out of the squad with an illness. They are targeting the following game against Oxford for his return.
Nunez returns to squad for Stoke match

Feb 21, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Daley

On Saturday, the Canaries take on Stoke City at Carrow Road in the Championship (15:00 GMT). They're looking for their first win in four games, following draws with Derby and Hull and defeat by Preston. Ahead of the match, Canaries head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup spoke to the media and here are some of the key points from his press conference:Midfielder Marcelino Nunez is fit to play this weekend after missing the last two games. Emi Marcondes and Kenny McLean remain sidelined.
World Superbike debut for former British star Ryan Vickers

Feb 21, 2025 | bbc.com | Phil Daley

World Superbike debut for Thetford rider VickersPhil DaleyRadio Norfolk sports editorGetty ImagesRyan Vickers will race in Australia for the first time in his careerThetford's Ryan Vickers will make his World Superbike debut this weekend as the first round of the championship takes place in Phillip Island, Australia. The 26-year-old joined Motocorsa Racing in October after finishing fifth in the British Superbike Championship in 2024. "I've been lucky enough to ride the track and do some testing.
More midfield misery for Norwich

Feb 13, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Daley

On Saturday, the Canaries travel to Hull in the Championship (15:00 GMT) after disappointing performances against Derby County and Preston North End. Ahead of the game, Canaries head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup spoke to the media and here are some of the key points from his press conference:Captain Kenny McLean remains a doubt after pulling out of the starting line-up on Tuesday night with an illness. He still hasn't recovered.