 On 12 January 2011, Tierney signed for Championship side Norwich City and was handed the number 32 shirt.The move came despite Tierney saying he would not move to Norwich "in a million years".He made his debut for The Canaries against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as a substitute for Adam Drury in a 0–0 draw, and made his first start in the 2–1 win over Millwall at Carrow Road.