Rewind to November 30, 1983 and relive memories of Norwich City's Milk Cup victory at Portman Road.

It was a textbook goal which sent more than 8,000 City fans into raptures in the 54th minute.

Peter Mendham charged from midfield to set up Mark Barham on the left, who sent in a superb deep cross that was headed back across goal by Donowa for Mike Channon to nod home from close range.

The Pink Un: Norwich City players celebrate Mike Channon's 54th minute goal that was enough to secure a Milk Cup victory against Ipswich on November 20, 1983.Norwich City players celebrate Mike Channon's 54th minute goal that was enough to secure a Milk Cup victory against Ipswich on November 20, 1983. (Image: Newsquest)

The Pink Un: The match report on Norwich City versus Ipswich Town on November 30, 1983 during the Milk Cup published on December 1, 1983. Search the EDP archive and old Norwich City match reports at localrecall.co.uk.The match report on Norwich City versus Ipswich Town on November 30, 1983 during the Milk Cup published on December 1, 1983. Search the EDP archive and old Norwich City match reports at localrecall.co.uk. (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich manager Bobby Ferguson was so disappointed with the result, he called in his entire team from their usual day off after their Milk Cup defeat against the Canaries.

"That was our worst display of the season. Norwich deserve to win because they work harder than us," he said after the game.

The Pink Un: Ipswich clear their lines when Norwich City visited Portman Road on November 30, 1983.Ipswich clear their lines when Norwich City visited Portman Road on November 30, 1983. (Image: Newsquest)

The Pink Un: Plenty of crunching tackles flew in when Norwich City played their East Anglian rivals during the Milk Cup game on November 30, 1983. Plenty of crunching tackles flew in when Norwich City played their East Anglian rivals during the Milk Cup game on November 30, 1983. (Image: Newsquest)

City fans celebrated into the early hours a victory which confirmed their side's growing supremacy over their old rivals and rightful claim to the title: The Pride of Anglia. 

Did you travel south of the border to see this Milk Cup tie against Ipswich in 1983?

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Match facts

Attendance: 25,570

Lineup:

  • Woods
  • Haylock
  • Downs
  • Mendham
  • Deehan
  • Watson
  • Donowa
  • Channon
  • Van Wyk
  • Bertschin
  • Barham

Final score: Ipswich Town 0 - Norwich City 1

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The Pink Un: John Deehan in possession for Norwich City during their Milk Cup tie against Ipswich on November 30, 1983.John Deehan in possession for Norwich City during their Milk Cup tie against Ipswich on November 30, 1983. (Image: Newsquest)

The Pink Un: Norwich City play against Ipswich Town on November 30, 1983 during the Milk Cup.Norwich City play against Ipswich Town on November 30, 1983 during the Milk Cup. (Image: Newsquest)

The Pink Un: Norwich City players celebrate their victory and thank the more than 8,000 travelling fans over East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town at Portman Road on November 30, 1983.Norwich City players celebrate their victory and thank the more than 8,000 travelling fans over East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town at Portman Road on November 30, 1983. (Image: Newsquest)