Kevin Keelan was Norwich's goalkeeper for 17 years

Norwich's record appearance holder Kevin Keelan is coming back to Carrow Road on Sunday, 18 May for a celebration of City's greatest players. The goalkeeper is on the shortlist for the club's best ever XI which is being voted for by supporters.

Keelan made 673 appearances for the Canaries between 1963 and 1980 after he was signed by Ron Ashman.

"I've got a lot of friends that I haven't seen for 30 years," Keelan told BBC Radio Norfolk.

Kevin Keelan who played for Norwich City for 17 years

He has agreed to return to Norfolk from his home in the United States for the event in May.

Well-known for his competitive style he admits his aggression often landed him in trouble.

I tucked the ball under one arm, and just punched him with the other Kevin Keelan

"At times I took a lot of stick for being aggressive but I wouldn't let those people down and I did some silly things in my time."

He was awarded a testimonial in 1974 and played at Wembley in two League Cup finals for Norwich but it was his passionate approach which made him a real favourite with fans.

Keelan was sent off in one match against Northampton Town with the scores locked at 2-2.

"There was a feller by the name of Robson who played for Northampton. He kept on at me when I caught the ball so I tucked it under one arm and just punched him with the other," said Keelan.

To get in the greatest Norwich side ever Keelan will have to poll more votes than other favourites including Robert Green and Bryan Gunn.

"I'll be extremely disappointed if I don't get in, you're right about that!" Keelan said.