‘Our performances have merited so much more’ - City supporters deflated after goalless draw with Newcastle United

Connor Southwell

Published: 8:01 PM February 1, 2020 Updated: 11:08 PM October 10, 2020

Norwich City fans travelled in their numbers to St James' Park. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City’s season has been frustrating to consume, namely due to the Canaries being unable to extract maximum points from positive performances.

A draw simply isn't enough for #NCFC at the moment. For all the calls for defensive reinforcements I saw on here throughout January it's what we're doing at the opposite end of the pitch which is hurting us. No goals from open play in 4 games is concerning.
— Adam Lambert (@AdamConor) February 1, 2020

We are going to look back at this season and think what an opportunity missed because teams like Newcastle who are In no danger of going down, are so ordinary. Such a shame! #ncfc
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) February 1, 2020

Kick in the guts. Probably our best away performance of the season, just couldn't get that goal. Feels like a defeat though. Time for a post match pint #ncfc
— Ian (@Ian_M1) February 1, 2020

I find this pretty embarrassing to be honest. A real lack of composure has grown throughout the team. It's not as if the xG is diluted by incredible defending or superb goalkeeping performances either. #NCFC https://t.co/bLETaz159Q
— Sam Langan (@samuellangan) February 1, 2020

Unfortunately #ncfc, that's why we're just not quite good enough for this league. Total dominant away premier league performance, countless attacks but ultimately can't put the ball in the net and kill teams.. Huge 2 points dropped !
— Nick Scuffins ?? (@scuff79) February 1, 2020

Amazing that we're going to start the great escape by beating Liverpool and ending their unbeaten run. #ncfc
— Adam Brandon (@AdamBrandon84) February 1, 2020

Hope we can all enjoy Duda while he is here. He is one clever player!! #ncfc
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) February 1, 2020

19 shots without a goal for Norwich City today.

It's the most they've had in a league game where they haven't scored since April 2016 (Sunderland H) - and the most in an away league game where they haven't scored since 2003 at least (my numbers don't go back any further!) #ncfc
— NCFC Numbers (@ncfcnumbers) February 1, 2020

So close, yet so far...... from safety #ncfc
— Jack Reeve (@JackReeveTNC) February 1, 2020

Another good performance but a draw no use to us really. Other than the United away game, all the performances recently have merited a much, much bigger haul of points but sadly it just hasn't happened for us. #ncfc
— van der Finz (@JamesFinbow) February 1, 2020

Supporters on social media have bemoaned City's inability to convert chances after Daniel Farke's men racked up 19 efforts on goal without scoring against Newcastle United.

The Canaries have now failed to score from open play since New Year's Day in the league, with confidence seemingly in short supply.

Teemu Pukki squandered a number of chances and United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka smothered City's other opportunities.

United could have taken the lead in the first-half had Miguel Almiron hit the target with his close-range header.

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In a game devoid of offensive quality, City displayed endeavour and unlocked United's low block successfully on numerous occasions, only to find themselves failing to pick up the three points they desperately require in their battle against the drop.

As they search for a spark to help kick-start a great escape, they prepare for champions elect Liverpool to arrive at Carrow Road.

- Read the thoughts of supporters above and below

At no point did Farke think putting on a striker who scored last week was necessary. Vrancic, Emi and Jamal need to start next game too #NCFC
— ClaireyD (@Clairey1971) February 1, 2020

Think that's probably it for us now. It's a shame. #ncfc #canaries
— Dan Wittred (@DanWittred) February 1, 2020

How we haven't come away with 3 points I don't know #NCFC
— Melissa Hanner (@melissa_hanner) February 1, 2020

Not a great fan of the Tettey/Mclean axis in midfield great effort and I love them both but its not a great combination for the team as a whole...

Jamal needs to be starting as well, may be harsh on Byram Or Max but the lack of balance is detrimental to the team.... #NCFC
— Emo Pukki (@ArcanePirate) February 1, 2020

Leaving St James' Park after a goalless draw...
I've lost track of how many points Martin Dúbravka has earned #Nufc since he joined ... meanwhile #ncfc are bottom of the Premier League but yet again showed they are by no means the worst team in the division.
— Mark Benstead (@markbenstead) February 1, 2020

Newcastle (A)
I have genuinely no idea how we didn't manage to score and win that game. #ncfc pic.twitter.com/MROgfWrpwX
— George Gook (@GeorgeGookNCFC) February 1, 2020

That was Grant Hanley's first Premier League clean sheet (when starting) since March 2012.

He marked it by making more interceptions (3), clearances (9) and blocks (2) than any Norwich City player and having the best pass completion percentage (94%) for the Canaries #ncfc
— NCFC Numbers (@ncfcnumbers) February 1, 2020

To create that many chances away from home is an absolutely brilliant achievement - the result isn't. So frustrating! #ncfc
— Richard (@Mr_M123) February 1, 2020

Tough when a good away point isn't enough! #Ncfc
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) February 1, 2020

A long way to come for those #NCFC fans and a long way to climb. The body language at full-time underlined The Canaries saw that as a missed opportunity. What could/should they have done to win it? #canarycall now with @croft7 & @BobRutler on @BBCNorfolk. pic.twitter.com/HAuTU6lGgN
— Chris Goreham (@CGoreham) February 1, 2020