‘We’ve been tactically found out’ - City fans worry after 2-0 defeat to Brighton

Connor Southwell

Published: 6:32 PM November 2, 2019 Updated: 11:06 PM October 10, 2020

Tom Trybull blocks a shot from Brighton's Aaron Connolly in the Canaries 2-0 defeat to Brighton. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City supporters have responded with worry after the Canaries lost their fifth away game of the season.

Goals from substitutes Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy ensured City left Sussex without a point. This game extended City's run without a goal away from home to over 500 minutes.

City looked disjointed again as they struggled to impose themselves onto proceedings, with confidence seemingly in short supply after the adversities they've had to face this season.

They failed to record a shot on target as Albion dominated the game and will consider themselves unlucky not to have extended their lead beyond two goals.

Marco Stiepermann's effort in the opening ten minutes hit the bar but that was the closest City came to scoring all afternoon.

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The Canaries remain 19th in the table, with an important fixture against Watford on Friday night to come.

Well that was another disappointing defeat for #ncfc the worrying thing is confidence is starting to drain from some players, and that could start to make it a real slog. We need a win soon. Also my feet are still soaked from the prematch monsoon, think I might have trenchfoot
— Terri (@TerriWestgate) November 2, 2019

Much as I love Buendia he needs to be part of the team. Too often he tries to beat one more man than necessary. #ncfc
— David Nobbs (@Yellowyorkie) November 2, 2019

Watford at home. Must win. #NCFC
— Chris Reeve (@ChrisReevo) November 2, 2019

#ncfc question. We came up & said the philosophy was to carry on with the 'Norwich way' of playing. But are we? Have we, however subtly, become a little bit withdrawn and hesitant? Sheff Utd are very much 'as you were'-and its working for them.
— Edward Couzens-Lake (@EdCouzensLake) November 2, 2019

I'm usually a very positive Norwich fan but I struggle to see us not getting relegated this season. What happened to free scoring Norwich? We've been tactically found out and failed to adapt. #ncfc pic.twitter.com/o8eX0zqglL
— Charlie Newbold (@TowersCharlie14) November 2, 2019

Not gonna be too down. Still a very long way to go and so much can change. If we can just get a bit of luck to rebuild some confidence & perform the way we know we can, we've still got a fighting chance. A dodgy penalty, deflected free kick, anything to help reignite things #ncfc
— Michael Garwood (@E16Canary) November 2, 2019

Important to remember that we still have almost all of the 'other 14' left to play at home. If we lose on Friday then maybe we aren't good enough - but we have so many winnable games at Carrow Road to go. #ncfc
— Jack Goddard (@JackGoddard6) November 2, 2019

As you all know I try to be positive, but I'm really struggling today as many will be. Wish I had a pound for every time the commentator said "and Norwich lose possession". We keep going but it's damned tough! #ncfc
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) November 2, 2019

I still firmly believe that the injuries have inflicted the start to the season. There is a long way to go and things will improve. We have to trust the manager and players. Keep behind the team and the points will come #ncfc
— Ben Symonds (@BenSymonds) November 2, 2019

Worried. We are tentative on the ball and at sea without it. No doubt that injuries have taken their toll but there's an awful feeling that we've been 'worked out' and it's hard to see where the points might come from now. #ncfc
— Huckerbysbarber (@huckerbysbarber) November 2, 2019

Read the reaction of the Norwich faithful above and below.

Could easily argue today's 11 ( other than the obvious addition of tettey playing CB ) that #NCFC started many games with similar line up. Injuries aren't to blame, simple school boy errors cost Norwich again.
— Shaun (@79Shaun) November 2, 2019

On the form of the past month, we're down. Something needs to happen and quickly.
— Jack Reeve (@JackReeveTNC) November 2, 2019

I criticised fans vs Villa for walking out so full of praise for the ones who stayed and clapped the players and Farke. There was a significant number so brilliant to see. Obvs an away game so fans are more likely to stay but it did resonate with the squad. #NCFC
— Sam Langan (@samuellangan) November 2, 2019

I knew that this year back in the top flight would likely be tough, but I'd forgotten how dispiriting game after game like that can be. #ncfc #otbc
— Ben Alpers (@Ben_Alpers) November 2, 2019

#ncfc Brutal. Unwatchable. They're not outclassed, but it's like they believe they are. I don't mind going down, but don't do it so scared. #otbc
— Ben Carey (@TheBenjiCarey) November 2, 2019

Another special mention for McLean. Seen him vs Palace/Villa/BHA where the team's played badly but he's turned up; wins the ball back, attempts difficult forward passes and doesn't hide in possession. Love his attitude, he deserves more praise. #NCFC
— Sam Langan (@samuellangan) November 2, 2019

Well that was difficult. Not one shot on target, looked lightweight all over the pitch and very slow. Big positive was Krul again.
Not sure I'm going to get warm for at least another hour. Decent gallows humour in the away end.#ncfc
— Stuart Wardrope (@Wardrope_S) November 2, 2019

This is turning into the most embarrassing Prem season since the "effort" under Worthy in 2004-05 - took 3 months to get a win and not a single away win all season. How funny how we thought we'd all come straight back up back then, it doesn't always work, very rarely does! #NCFC
— Alex Sutton (@alex_sutton85) November 2, 2019