On 17th September 2018, after 7 games, we had the same number of points as now, i.e. 8 points. A week later, having played 9 games, we were 6 points better off, with 14 points and 8th in the table. From game 8 onwards, until beaten by Derby in that memorable game at Carrow Road at the end of December, we lost only once, 0:1 to Stoke City; that was game 12, on 6th October. Game 7, a 1:0 win over 'Boro at Carrow Road, was the game Farkeball really clicked; we never looked back after that. [Edit] Those first 7 matches in 2018--19 included games against WBA (lost 3:4), Sheffield Utd (lost 2:1), Leeds (lost 0:3) and Ipswich (drawn 1:1). We drew with Birmingham, and beat Preston and 'Boro.
Chris Sutton's take on the present situation: "This feels like the start of a big few days for Norwich City, but Sunday's East Anglian derby should not be judgement day for Liam Manning's tenure as head coach. Manning has copped all sorts of flak for Norwich's sluggish start to the season, poor performances and lack of progress as a team - but what did people expect after 12 new signings, a whole new coaching team and all the change the club has witnessed over the past 18 months? He is the latest of four head coaches who have, so far, failed to ignite Norwich. Dean Smith was the first, David Wagner did okay, but it never really worked for him, and Johannes Hoff Thorup was sacked eight months into a long-term project. Manning is the latest, and you look at his CV, pedigree and reputation in the game, he is an excellent coach." https://www.pinkun.com/sport/interviews/25505593.sutton-liam-manning-not-another-city-fall-guy/
On top of this you must also consider that Farke had not exactly pulled up tree's in the previous season. There was plenty of grumbling going on as we drew that Ipswich game, that draw may well have saved his job, a loss there could have turned the fans and the board. I am disappointed in the current form and the quality of the football, but there is no way we can reasonably sack him any time soon. Even if it is all a bit demoralising ATM! Bah!
