Liam Manning admitted he felt let down by his players after Norwich City’s humiliating 3-2 home defeat against Wrexham.
The Canaries threw away a first-half lead at Carrow Road by conceding three times in a chaotic 15-minute spell, leaving supporters to boo their side off at full-time.
Manning Pulls No Punches
Jack Stacey had given Norwich the advantage, but Wrexham roared back after the interval to claim an unlikely victory that left Manning seething. The result marked Norwich’s fourth home defeat in all competitions this season, raising serious questions about a campaign that had been expected to deliver a promotion challenge.
The manager was candid in his post-match assessment, accepting both responsibility and the anger directed at him from the stands. Chants of ‘sort it out’ rang around the ground as Wrexham turned the contest on its head.
“Yes, to be honest, I think so,” Manning said when asked if he felt let down by his players. “Naturally whenever you work in a group you want them to be a reflection of you. And the one thing that got me where I am now is hard work, grit, resilience, determination, fight.
“That, for me, is something which is important. But at the same point when it’s not there I’ll be open and honest about it.”
Fans Voice Frustration
Carrow Road supporters made their feelings known at the final whistle, with boos echoing around the stadium after a result many considered unacceptable.
For Manning, the scenes were an acknowledgement of just how far expectations have fallen in a short space of time. He conceded that supporters were right to feel aggrieved, stressing the need for honesty and accountability within the dressing room.
“We have to stick together,” he added. “It’s definitely not them and us, it’s me included in that. We all have to have each other’s backs, fight, but at the same point, you need people to step up and deliver as part of that process.”
With promotion ambitions already under threat, the next few games could prove decisive in shaping Norwich’s season and Manning’s tenure. A failure to respond swiftly may deepen the unrest that is already simmering among supporters.
Writer’s View
Norwich’s implosion against Wrexham is one of their lowest points in recent memory and reflects wider concerns about mentality and resilience within the squad. Manning’s admission that he felt let down by his players underlines a disconnect between expectation and reality.
His insistence on togetherness will be tested immediately, with fans demanding a swift reaction. Unless performances improve quickly, the Canaries risk watching their promotion hopes unravel before autumn has even ended.
