Opinion

‘Can’t really put a positive spin on that’ - City fans deflated after 3-0 defeat to Wolves

Connor Southwell

Published: 5:53 PM February 23, 2020 Updated: 11:08 PM October 10, 2020

Norwich City fans were deflated after the 3-0 defeat to Wolves. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City’s defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers leaves them seven points from safety with 11 top-flight fixtures remaining.

Disappointing from Norwich today. No excuse. But it's painful to read Rupp get written off so candidly. Not as if other players in this era of #ncfc have had poor starts and been vital to future success... oh wait.
— Ben Ambrose (@ben_ambrose23) February 23, 2020

Can't really put a positive spin on that to be honest. Defence not at the races, midfield passive, subs too late again...

Got to find something special to beat Leicester at Carrow Road. #NCFC pic.twitter.com/mQq6IvYWVs
— Chris Reeve (@ChrisReevo) February 23, 2020

I guess the only positive we take from today is we surely won't see that XI again. Changes needed in midfield and attack, maybe just try a change in formation too and go back to using attacking, creative players like Buendia and Vrancic. There's very little to lose now. #ncfc
— Adam Brandon (@AdamBrandon84) February 23, 2020

Norwich City's starting XI today haven't registered an assist between them since the UK General Election (the last time was Alex Tettey to Teemu Pukki vs Southampton) #ncfc
— NCFC Numbers (@ncfcnumbers) February 23, 2020

I'm still proud of who we are and what we've tried to do - but it's been really, really a struggle to stay positive for long this season.

That's not being a bad supporter. You can't celebrate the highs, and ignore the lows.
— Jon Rogers (@BigGrantHolt) February 23, 2020

Lots to chew over about selections etc. but to me the most disappointing and damning part of the season, is our inability to respond every time we go behind. #ncfc #canarycall
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) February 23, 2020

Unfortunately this will be my take from the game. Farke needs his best players onside or he'll lose the dressing room. He must be able to see how our creation of good chances has been decreasing without Buendia's influence. Recognise his quality and start him at every opportunity https://t.co/7UZ3ueEs8G
— Sam Langan (@samuellangan) February 23, 2020

Well, that was awful. Guess I'll drive home now. Love an away day #ncfc
— Ian (@Ian_M1) February 23, 2020

And no, of course I don't think it's realistic to suggest we can stay up given there's only 11 games left, but, you just never know. Back to back wins is the only way we'll give ourselves any possibility.
— van der Finz (@JamesFinbow) February 23, 2020

Massive Daniel Farke fan but he has to hold his hands up and take some responsibility for today's result.

Tactics and personnel wrong.
Should've changed it at HT & didn't.

So disappointed... #NCFC
— Chris Reeve (@ChrisReevo) February 23, 2020

Supporters have had their say on social media following the defeat, with the majority feeling deflated after another dispiriting defeat.

On very few occasions this season have City been comfortably second-best, but Wolves outclassed the Canaries from the off.

Portuguese forward Diego Jota proved influential and he netted the opening goal after being found in the box by Matt Doherty's pass. He beat Max Aarons before ruthlessly dispatching the ball into the net.

He had another soon after, when Raul Jimenez' flicked header found Romain Saiss after a short corner. The Frenchman delivered a teasing cross which Jota tapped in at the back post.

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City were toothless and lacked cutting edge in their approach. Wolves had a third shortly after the interval, when Jimenez tapped in after Jota's effort rebounded off the post.

- Read the thoughts of supporters above and below

Webber admitted to paddy that he got it wrong in the summer, it looks to me as if he let him down in the January window as well, shame we operate with one arm firmly tied behind our back.
— Paul ncfc (@paulncfc) February 23, 2020

He probably wouldn't have saved us today, but the fact that Mario Vrancic has only played 356 minutes of Premier League football this season is absolutely criminal #ncfc
— Fin Stevens (@fin131) February 23, 2020

Vrancic creates and scores goals, Buendia is our most creative player, when Stiepermann plays I think we get more from Pukki. Instead I'm watching Rupp give it away and not be brave enough to take on chances and Duda being an utter passenger. It's the hope that kills you #NCFC
— Mark (@OldSchoolMarky) February 23, 2020

Poor away performance, it's a worry when your best player is your goalkeeper every week ! #Ncfc
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) February 23, 2020

Was watching Sheffield United yesterday and was so jealous of the range of attacks they were trying, and the confidence they had whilst trying them. Diagonals, tricky set plays, swinging in crosses. We have 1 plan. Find Pukki. Not working.
_#ncfc
— Norwich City HQ (@norwichcityhq) February 23, 2020

Wolves are what Norwich should be aiming for. Amazing what a solid defense does for you. Obviously not just put 11 men behind the ball but this team needed fixing at the back so badly in the summer and we did nothing and now paying the price for it in every way. Sucks. #ncfc
— Roger Mallett (@Blurboy1980) February 23, 2020

I'd be playing the team that ended last season from now on, in the vain hope it might all click again. Get Hernandez, Stiepermann, Buendia, Vrancic etc back in the team. #ncfc
— van der Finz (@JamesFinbow) February 23, 2020

If you really think Emi is the most gifted outfield player we've ever had, you haven't been watching for long, we finished 3rd in prem in the 90's, we are rock bottom of the League #ABitOfPerspective https://t.co/T78Ku1rOyK
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) February 23, 2020

Daniel Farke is in danger of slipping into Alex Neil's territory of "I have no plan other than 4-2-3-1". We drastically need a shake up. #ncfc
— Connor (@ConnorGirling) February 23, 2020

If you dont improve a defensive half of a team that conceded 57 goals in the championship, dont expect it to get better in the premier league, it's that simple #canarycall #ncfc
— Ben Hedge (@benhedge2) February 23, 2020