Norfolk Holdings has completed its majority takeover of Norwich City Football Club, increasing its shareholding to approximately 85%. As a result, Delia Smith and her husband, Michael Wynn Jones, have stepped down from the club's board and will serve as honorary life presidents while retaining a 10% ownership stake. The takeover marks a significant change in club leadership, with Mark Attanasio's group now holding control as Norwich looks to improve their Championship performance. Smith and Wynn Jones had been connected with the club since 1996, with Smith's famous half-time rallying call in 2005 remaining a memorable moment in its history.
Norfolk Holdings has successfully completed its takeover of Norwich City, increasing its shareholding to around 85%, leading to the departure of Delia Smith from the board.
Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones transition to honorary life presidents after stepping down as directors following Norfolk Holdings' acquisition of a majority stake in Norwich.
Mark Attanasio's Norfolk Holdings, now holding about 85% of Norwich, completed the conversion of D Preference Shares into Ordinary Shares, reshaping the club's ownership.
Despite a rough patch in performance, Norwich remains 11th in the Championship, with Delia Smith's passionate half-time speech during a 2005 match still remembered.
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