Luke Daley deservedly stole the headlines for his 3 goal display in a reserve friendly game against Arsenal last night.

Talk suggests that Mr Roeder has a new problem although this may just be a bit early yet. A sure sign of this would have to come from the fact the two defenders, Eastmond and Ayling, have yet to sign professional contracts with the Arsenal.

Not taking anything away from the lad he looks to be a good prospect and at some stage he will have to be given a chance to see if he can handle the real thing. Its a big step up but it has to be said that if youth team players could force their way through it would be a welcomed help to the Norwich City cause.

In recent years the youth have rarely had a chance to grow within the first team and have often flattered to deceive, lets just hope this is the first sign of our once successful academy bursting into life again and that they are not sold, “I am refering to the sale of Lewis here”.

Roman Kienast abrupt exit on Tuesday nights reserve game with Arsenal after pulling a hamstring just 18 minutes into the match.

The 24-year-old Austrian international had been hoping to impress City boss Glenn Roeder on a trail that could have led to a contract although he claimed that he was in no hurry.

However, the striker, who is currently on loan with Helsingborgs IF from Ham-Kam, pulled a hamstring just 18 minutes into the match.

Kienast Said “I pulled it and couldn’t play anymore,” he told Hamar Arbeidarblad. “This sums up my 2008 footballing year pretty well.

“I’m going home to Vienna for treatment. I’m aiming to be back at 100 per cent in January.”

Kienast was immediately withdrawn from the match and is now heading back home for treatment. 

The 6 foot tall forward would have been the type of player that Roeder has looked for since the beginning of the season and has a estimated price tag of between £500k and £1m.

City Legend Darren Huckerby will apparently start training with Lowestoft Town.

Huckerby, who has returned to Norfolk for the winter and had hoped to train with his former club. However, rumours indicate he had a clash with Roeder and he has now banned from training with his former team mates. Hucks will still be in good company as former City defender Craig Fleming who is now first team coach with the non-leaguers assisted by former sports scientist Dave Carolan.

Flemming has a good bunch of lads that work hard and they will benefit from his time training with them. the Lowestoft team also includes former academy and reserve team players.