‘We just rolled over!’ - City fans frustrated after 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United

Connor Southwell

Published: 5:41 PM December 8, 2019 Updated: 11:06 PM October 10, 2020

Daniel Farke cut a frustrated figure as City lost 2-1 to Sheffield United at Carrow Road. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City supporters have taken to social media to voice their frustration after the Canaries were beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United at Carrow Road.

Just one point from the last five home games for Norwich City.

It's their worst run in the league at Carrow Road for 51 years (since the 1968/69 season) #ncfc
— NCFC Numbers (@ncfcnumbers) December 8, 2019

I want some answers. What the hell happened at half time? What happened to our desire? Do some of the players not want to be in the PL? That second half was a shambles!! #ncfc #canarycall
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) December 8, 2019

First half great. Surely they knew Wilder would have them pressing harder after half time, but we just rolled over! Ain't looking good #ncfc
— Ian (@Ian_M1) December 8, 2019

Not really sure what to say, we were out battled today. Too many players off their best. #ncfc
— Terri (@TerriWestgate) December 8, 2019

Lowest point for awhile this. Beat ourselves essentially by not turning up for the 2nd half, last 2 games we've only turned up for 45mins of each of them and basically are the ones where I've really felt let down this year. Real lack of attitude and quality in that 2nd half.#ncfc
— Adam Brandon (@AdamBrandon84) December 8, 2019

Thought we controlled the first half so well. It was obvious Sheff U would come out fighting 2nd half. Why the hell were we not ready for that? Just rolled over and let them take the 3pts. #ncfc pic.twitter.com/YAEjLGUaG3
— The Tweeting Canary (@TweetingCanari1) December 8, 2019

We had the courage & game to dump Leeds @ Elland Road less than a year ago-that was probably a harder game to win than today's was-we pressed, believed & chased from the 1st minute to the 90th that evening-everything we didn't or couldn't do today. Where's the belief gone? #ncfc
— Edward Couzens-Lake (@EdCouzensLake) December 8, 2019

You can't expect a Championship squad, horribly low on confidence, to compete in the Premier League.
_#ncfc
— Norwich City HQ (@norwichcityhq) December 8, 2019

Poor result, game of two halves, thought we looked comfortable up until halftime, Sheffield Utd were the much better team 2nd half and should've had a pen! They deserved the win! Worrying #Ncfc
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) December 8, 2019

That team in the first-half stays up. That one that showed up in the second is only heading one way. #ncfc
— Cory (@iwritethings23) December 8, 2019

Alex Tettey's strike capped off an impressive first-half performance from City before the Blades struck twice in three minutes to put themselves in front.

The result leaves the Canaries sitting 19th in the table, four points from safety.

The overarching feeling will be one of frustration given how well they imposed themselves onto proceedings in the first half.

Once again, they were the victims of their own downfall, with an inability to respond to United upping their levels in the second period. This performance repeats a concerning trend of the Canaries being unable to contend with a high press.

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- Read the reaction of the Norwich faithful above and below.

Really was a game of two halves. So good in the first and then bam.. awful awful second half. Didn't deserve anything from that at all and it's worrying who we have coming up in the next few games.. #ncfc
— Jack (@TotallyTettey) December 8, 2019

A real tough four days to take. Two wins or even four points could've seen Norwich's season right back on track and we'd be amongst the rest of the bottom half of the table. Instead, we're in danger of being cut adrift by the new year. Real missed opportunity. #NCFC
— Sam Hunt (@SWH980) December 8, 2019

They were at about 60% in the first half and we were comfortably in control. The really scandalous thing is not seeing that and expecting the reaction that came from them in second half. Feels season defining #ncfc
— Little Norwich (@littlenorwich) December 8, 2019

There's no good having a good game here and there. We should be beating teams like Sheffield United, Watford, Brighton, Southampton etc. It's not good enough. #ncfc
— phoebe (@langerz9) December 8, 2019

Because that's where we're going after a dismal five days which contained the first half at Southampton and the second half today. We're not good enough, quite apart from not having the consistency to see out a whole game.
— Steve Gedge (@stevegedge) December 8, 2019

Played well for the first half - but what happened in the second eh? #NCFC
— Adrian Last (@LeffeAt49DS) December 8, 2019

The most upsetting trend of the season isn't losing games. It's the complete lack of belief from the players when we go behind. It starts from the top, their message is we shouldn't be in the PL. the players took that onboard clearly and now act like they don't belong #NCFC
— Matt Lewis (@MondayMusicUK) December 8, 2019

Calendar years since 1980 with the highest % of home games in which Norwich City have conceded more than one goal:

2019 - 12/18 (67%)
2016 - 10/21 (48%)
1991 - 9/20 (45%)
1980 - 10/23 (43%)
2018 - 10/24 (42%)#ncfc
— NCFC Numbers (@ncfcnumbers) December 8, 2019

Result was rubbish, but we were pleased to finally get this surfer into the Barclay. Thanks to @SListerDesign for the artwork , @BenBray99 pic.twitter.com/ufOeVaJnkh
— AlongComeNorwich (@AlongComeNodge) December 8, 2019

Seen a lot of fans tweeting about it, so just going to remind everyone...

We WON'T be making massive (if any) signings in January.

You all know SW won't risk the finances of the club in one window. So pointless demanding club changes it's philosophy #ncfc
— DeeJam | James (@deejamvlogs) December 8, 2019