Norwich City executive director Zoe Webber has expressed disappointment in the team’s recent run of results and acknowledged that performances have not met expectations. However, she has stated that the club remains committed to achieving its objectives this season and will support their coaching staff, including David Wagner, during challenging moments. Webber emphasized the club’s commitment to providing a stable environment for their employees, players, and coaching staff to thrive in.
Despite Webber’s words, there are doubts about Wagner’s future at the club. When directly asked if he would resign, Wagner stated that it was not in his character. However, he emphasized that the decision of whether he would continue as the team’s manager would be made by others, including Webber and the club’s board. If Webber’s column represents the view from above, it suggests that Wagner will still be in charge for the upcoming game against Cardiff.
However, there are concerns about the long-term mentality and culture at Norwich City if Wagner manages to hold onto his position. Historically, the club has shown more patience with their managers compared to other Football League clubs. There have been consistent poor runs of form in recent months, with Wagner being the only constant during that time. While there may be some mitigating factors, such as injuries, Wagner is ultimately responsible for results and there are doubts about his ability to find solutions.
The current state of the squad is also a factor to consider. While it may not be able to compete at the top end of the division, the team has players with quality. However, the current run of losses and low position in the Championship cannot solely be attributed to the squad. Ultimately, the blame will fall on Wagner, who has not been able to turn things around and find the necessary solutions.
