The 2020/21 season was a high point for both men’s City careers and an exhilarating period for the fans. However, after Farke’s dismissal, there has been a steady decline for City, and neither Dean Smith nor David Wagner has been able to reverse it. The team has continued to plummet towards the bottom of the table, and the recent game against Blackburn was a particularly low point. The fans have become increasingly disheartened and, even when there is anger, the sight of a half-empty Carrow Road well before the final whistle speaks volumes about how people feel.
The team’s performance in the game against Blackburn was lackluster and the defense was particularly shocking. Despite this, there were some individual players who performed admirably, but it remains questionable whether anyone can lift the squad. The urgent need for action was met with unexpected changes in leadership, as the transition from Webber to Ben Knapper was expedited and Wagner announced that he had the club’s full backing, despite a poor win record in the last 10 games. The sudden change of plans has left some fans feeling like the policy is being made up on the spot, leading to a lack of clarity and direction.
The departure of Webber after the Cardiff game and the arrival of Knapper create a sense of uncertainty about the team’s future. The lack of conviction at Norwich City is concerning. The team’s defensive shortcomings and the lack of confidence among the players have led to frustration among fans and a sense that the club is adrift. With the team continuing to struggle and plummet in the table, there is an urgent need for clarity and direction in order to turn things around and restore confidence among the fans.
