The Canaries suffered a disappointing defeat at Vicarage Road after squandering a two-nil lead, leading to questions about the team’s character and the direction under head coach David Wagner. The defeat has overshadowed the positivity that emerged from consecutive victories over Cardiff and QPR, and 1,300 supporters booed City’s players as they headed to applaud them post-match. Midfielder Barnes acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, admitting that they need to shoulder more responsibility for their poor performances and emphasizing the importance of togetherness in moving forward.
Despite the criticism directed at Wagner, Barnes believes that it should be the players taking the blame for another underpar display. He expressed empathy for the coach, stating that the team’s mistakes and poor performances can’t solely be attributed to the coach. Barnes emphasized the need for the team to hold themselves accountable and improve their performances, as well as the importance of unity and togetherness in moving forward. Although frustration was directed at Wagner by fans during and after the game, Barnes voiced his support for the coach and highlighted the team’s responsibility in improving their performances.
Wagner faced criticism from fans during and after the game, with chants calling for his dismissal audible. However, Barnes expressed sympathy for the coach, stating that the hunger for him to succeed is there and the criticism should be directed towards the players for their mistakes and poor performances. Despite the defeat at Vicarage Road, Barnes called for unity and emphasized the importance of everyone coming together to improve the team’s performances. The defeat and subsequent fan frustration have posed challenges for the Canaries, but Barnes remains hopeful for improvement and stressed the need for the team to analyze their mistakes and strive for better performances in the future.
