Norwich will not have to sell players if they lose their battle against relegation from the Premiers

But vice-chairman Barry Skipper accepts that the club cannot stop players leaving to seek top-flight football.
"The club's affairs have been organised in such a way that if we are relegated, we don't have to sell any players to balance the books," said Skipper.
"But you can't legislate for the fact that players may want to go and all you can do is get the best deal you can."
Norwich lie bottom of the Premiership with two games left and their fate will be sealed on Saturday if they lose to Birmingham and Southampton or Crystal Palace win their match at Selhurst Park.
Speculation surrounds the futures of England squad keeper Robert Green, midfielder Damien Francis and striker Dean Ashton, who was bought for ?3m in January.
Meanwhile, Nigel Worthington insists his side will continue to play their passing game, despite their desperation for points.
"When it comes to my attitude to football, I'm very much a Kevin Keegan person," said the Norwich manager.
"I want to play good football and I want to entertain the people who pay good money to come along and watch.
"I think for 95% of the time we give them good value for money.
"Yes, I want to see us win games - but there are ways of doing it. I wouldn't want to do it the Bolton way. It works for them, but it wouldn't be for me."

Posted By: KFOTW on May 4th 2005 at 14:17:26

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