Norwich City suffered their eighth defeat in 12 league games, with fans expressing their frustration towards head coach Daniel Farke after the substitution of Adam Idah in the second half. The team’s sporting director, Stuart Webber, was in attendance for only his second game after being replaced by Knapper, along with US-based director Mark Attanasio, who was present at the annual general meeting. Farke defended his position, stating that he works hard to win matches with the team and that he understands the frustration of the fans, but it doesn’t affect him. He emphasized the responsibility of the players and the need to focus on the next game at Bristol City.
Farke acknowledged the fans’ reasons for being unhappy with the team’s performance and the result, but he stated that he won’t let it affect him or take his focus away. He admitted that the team needs to cut out mistakes and play like they did in the first half-hour of the game. Despite the fans’ dissatisfaction, he remains focused on setting up the team to win the next game and understands that it is the nature of the game for fans to express their feelings, particularly when the team is not performing well. Farke also recognized that the fans’ mood can change with a win, but emphasized the players’ responsibility in winning games.
Despite the defeat, Farke remains confident in his ability to lead the team and is focused on preparing for the upcoming game against Bristol City. He acknowledged the disappointment of losing a game in which they had the lead and stressed the need to reset and play like they did in the first half of the previous game. Farke expressed the team’s unhappiness with the result and emphasized the importance of learning from their mistakes. He remains determined to address the team’s performance and ensure they are able to perform at their best in the next game.
