The author reflects on Norwich City’s recent performance under manager David Wagner, comparing it to the successful and beloved team led by Daniel Farke in 2018/19. The recent display at Watford is criticized for its lack of cohesion and abandonment of any desire to play football. The author argues that Wagner’s tenure needs to come to an end, as the team’s current slide seems irreversible.
Despite the recent focus on enhancing the team’s defensive solidity, the strategy has not yielded positive results. The author points out that Wagner’s approach has resulted in a lackluster performance reminiscent of a bygone era, which is a stark contrast to the successful and dynamic style of football embraced by previous managers. It is clear that according to the author, a change in managerial direction is urgently needed.
The author emphasizes the need for a new, young, and charismatic manager to take over from Wagner, citing the successful track record of previous managers like Farke, Alex Neil, Paul Lambert, and Nigel Worthington, who all brought success and a long-term vision to the club. It is noted that Norwich City thrives under fearless and energetic coaches, and that a managerial change is essential to restore the team’s fortunes and bring back the successful and attractive football style that fans have come to love.
The conclusion reiterates the need for Wagner to go and for a new manager to be appointed based on the successful pattern of hiring young and promising coaches in the club’s history. The current state of Norwich City under Wagner is described as a terminal slide that requires immediate action to restore the team’s spirit and success. The author urges the sporting director to reflect on the club’s history and make a bold and progressive appointment to bring the good times back to Norwich City.
