In a disappointing performance, Norwich City suffered their sixth defeat in eight games, leaving them in 14th place in the Championship. Despite a late consolation goal from Jonathan Rowe, the team fell 2-1 at their home stadium to a dominating Middlesbrough side. This defeat marked Middlesbrough’s sixth consecutive victory in the Championship, highlighting the difference in form between the two teams.
City fans took to social media to express their frustration and disappointment with the team’s performance. Many fans criticized the loan striker, Hwang, comparing him unfavorably to Elmander and suggesting that his presence seemed like a prank. Others voiced their support for manager Wagner but expressed doubts about his ability to turn the team’s fortunes around. A recurring sentiment among fans was that the team’s performances seemed to be deteriorating with each game, with some fans recalling a lack of enjoyment in watching the team play for the past four years.
Criticism was also directed at Wagner’s management decisions, with fans questioning his substitutions and their impact on players’ confidence. Fans expressed frustration with the club’s leadership, believing that they had made catastrophic errors in the past two years that had culminated in the current state of the team. Some fans raised concerns about the influence of an outgoing sporting director on the squad, questioning the decision-making process behind certain signings.
Overall, fans were disheartened by the team’s performance, with some feeling that the current situation mirrored that under previous manager Dean Smith. They criticized the lack of quality and confidence within the squad and called for a change in management as soon as possible. Many fans expressed their boredom and lack of enjoyment during the game, comparing it to their earliest memories of watching Norwich City. This defeat served as a wake-up call for the team and highlighted the challenges they will face in the remainder of the season.
