Joe Pateman on summer ins and outs, and Delia and Michael

Knapper has not only successfully managed to receive large sums of money with lucrative clauses for Adam Idah, Gabriel Sara and Jonny Rowe, but, impressively, has managed to strike deals with two overseas clubs and another club north of the border, which means no side in the Championship or the lower depths of the Premier League will prosper from our outgoings in the very near future.

That may not be the case for wantaway forward Abu Kamara. We still don't know where the academy product will end up, but Portsmouth is the most probable destination, and a reunion seems possible if he decides to leave the club.

It may raise eyebrows that two Colney graduates did not embrace Johannes Hoff Thorup’s vision for the team. Their reluctance to buy in with his vision and approach could signal potential friction or underlying issues. Only time will reveal whether their imminent departures are a reflection of our future or theirs.

Callum Doyle has settled in well (Image: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd)

The sporting director should mainly be judged on the players that walk through the door, not out of it. If his maiden signing of Sydney Van Hooijdonk was attributed a GCSE grade, it would be a fair conclusion that Knapper would have to try again next year to better his result. Across the opening three games, Amankwah Forson and Callum Doyle contributed their first assists for the club whilst Jose Cordoba and Ben Chrisene looked accomplished in their roles. Ante Crnac will be an unknown quantity carrying that familiar scent of hope that forward players bring.

While we anticipated some shifts this summer, few of us could have predicted these monumental transformations that have swept through our football club. What started as a season of expected adjustments has turned into a complete overhaul, leaving us fans both surprised and eager to see what the future holds for Thorup and his men.

At the time of writing, we have added five new faces to Thorup's first team, with nine players exiting Norfork for pastures new. With that mathematical imbalance in mind, this new-look side will be close to unrecognisable. Interestingly, there are only four players currently at the Dane’s disposal that started more than 30 games for the club last season. We can count only six surviving players from the Daniel Farke era, with four of those out of contract at the end of the current campaign. I can’t remember a revamp this big other than the aforementioned German’s arrival.

Of course, the seismic changes haven’t been confined to the pitch. Off the field, Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones have cemented their legendary status even further. Their unwavering commitment and vision have stabilised our football club in ways beyond the game itself; other clubs have not been so lucky. By steering the club through the most challenging of times and spearheading crucial initiatives, they’ve not only maintained the club's stature but also set a new standard for leadership and dedication. Their influence extends far beyond mere money; it’s their passion and foresight that have truly reshaped the club’s future, earning them a place in the annals of Norwich City history.

There have been some odd takes surrounding the custodians of our club in recent times. Delia and Michael have shown their absolute class with this unbelievable gesture as they allow Mark Attanasio to take the reins of the club that they have given more to than anyone else ever has.

The toughest challenge thus far this season presents Sheffield United today, who can boast similar positivity to us going forward, likewise with defensive woes. One thing is for sure: Chris Wilder will have been checking the SAT navigation diligently to ensure there are zero traffic woes; we know how important that is to him.