Andy, Sharon and Jacob Bowles
We are Norwich City fans and season-ticket holders. Originally from Essex, Jacob’s interest in NCFC led the whole Bowles household to become big fans and we moved to Norwich, as we fell in love with the city and the club. Many fans would have seen us at away games for a number of years, but in recent years our shop has taken more of our time, but we always catch all games at Carrow Road.
Jacob
Jacob is on the autistic spectrum and has benefitted hugely from the work of the Community Sports Foundation and is keen to give something back.
We set up “On the Stall City” initially as a pop-up market stall on Norwich Market, back in 2019. Jacob wanted to sell his personal collection of NCFC shirts to raise money for the Community Sports Foundation. We also wanted to give Jacob the opportunity to talk about football.
The stall was a great success and we found that many people wanted to donate items. It was then we realised that On the Stall City could actually become a permanent venture. Today, we now rely on donations from fans and the wider NCFC family. The club have been supportive and we now purchase surplus stock from them, and this makes up the majority of the items we now offer.
Jacob was voted Fan of the Season 2019 for his work for On the Stall City, and we are immensely proud of him.
Teemu and Emi the dogs
Teemu is a Havanese dog and Jacob’s “bro”. He used to be a regular on our stall and our travel companion when we attended away games!
Teemu travelled to far-flung places such as Leeds, Bolton, Boro, Preston, Wigan and Villa. He also joined us on the pre-season trip to Germany.
These days Teemu stays at home, with Emi for company. She is another Havanese and the perfect partner for him! (We are delighted that NCFC have now signed another Emi…!)
About “On the Stall City”
Some photos of us on tour with Norwich City!
