Owner's Dilemma: Baseball Playoffs Clash with Club Tribute

Officials at Norwich City are unsure if owner Mark Attanasio will be present for this weekend's commemorations honoring Michael Wynn-Jones. Attanasio, who also owns the Milwaukee Brewers, may have a scheduling conflict as his baseball team is currently involved in the World Series playoffs. The Brewers are playing the LA Dodgers in a best-of-seven series. A potential fifth game on Saturday, October 19, 2024, could overlap with the planned tribute at Carrow Road before the match against Portsmouth.

Former players are expected to participate in the events celebrating Wynn-Jones, who passed away last month at 85. Meanwhile, Attanasio's football club, Norwich City, is facing a challenging season, currently sitting just one point above the Championship relegation zone after losing seven of their ten league games this season. Fans have voiced concerns on social media about the owner's commitment, noting his last attended match was in February 2024.

Attanasio acquired the club from Wynn-Jones and Delia Smith in 2024. The couple had been majority shareholders since 1997, overseeing the club's six promotions, including five to the Premier League.