Norwich City signed 33-year-old centre-back Danny Batth from Sunderland on a free transfer, adding significant second-tier experience and insight into earning promotions. Batth was an instrumental part of the Wolves squad that won the title in 2018, as well as making the division’s team of the season with the Black Cats during the previous term. He attributes his achievements to a positive outlook and focusing on the future, which he continues to bring to his current team in yellow and green. Batth emphasizes the importance of remaining positive and forward-focused as a player in order to deal with results effectively and not dwell on setbacks.
Batth understands the difficulty of maintaining a positive mindset in the face of adverse circumstances, but he firmly believes in maintaining perspective as a player. He does not judge himself based on individual games, but rather evaluates his performance at the conclusion of the season. Joining Norwich City at a time when the team’s fortunes were declining, Batth believes the team is on an upward trajectory after securing three wins in four matches. He recognizes the fine margins present at their level of competition, emphasizing the unforgiving nature of the Championship and the impact of injuries on a team’s performance. Batth also highlights the need for a resilient spirit to pull the team together and achieve positive results.
According to Batth, the Championship is unforgiving and can ultimately punish teams for being just two or three percent off their best performance. He recognizes the impact of injuries and the importance of maintaining a strong team spirit to face challenging circumstances and secure positive outcomes. Despite the external perception of the team’s season, Batth believes in taking it one step at a time and evaluating their overall performance at the end of the season. He leaves it to the media and others to judge the season, but for the players, the focus is on taking each game and the challenges it presents as they come.
