Todd Cantwell, the midfielder who recently moved to Rangers, has opened up about his tumultuous relationship with Norwich City’s sporting director, Stuart Webber. Cantwell revealed that he and Webber never had a relationship, which he found unusual given Webber’s role at the club. Cantwell’s relationship with the manager, Daniel Farke, was strong, and he credits Farke for giving him his debut and helping him develop as a player. Cantwell also had positive relationships with the owners, Delia and Michael, as well as with other staff members at the club.
However, Cantwell’s situation at Norwich deteriorated to a point where he felt like he had no choice but to leave the club. There were issues behind the scenes, including a personal family matter that Cantwell had to deal with. Despite being ready to train and play, he was excluded from the first-team squad and sent to the under 23s instead. This marked the downfall of his time at Norwich, as he spent months playing with the under 23s despite his previous achievements with the first team. Cantwell felt that he had lost the respect and recognition he had earned and was labeled as a troublemaker, which he found unfair and unjust.
The situation at Norwich had a profound impact on Cantwell’s love for the game. The personal trauma he experienced, coupled with the mistreatment he felt at the club, made him consider quitting football. He reached a point where he was in tears and felt drained, contemplating leaving the sport for his family’s sake. Nonetheless, he persisted, and at the end of the season, Norwich extended his contract for another year.
Cantwell’s experience at Norwich serves as a cautionary tale about the lack of support and understanding he received from the club. Despite his successes and dedication to the team, he felt marginalized and silenced. However, his move to Rangers has reignited his passion for football and offers him a fresh start in his career.
