Daniel Farke will probably no longer praise the day before the evening. "That's great today," said the German team manager from Norwich City euphorically after the first win of the season in the English Premier League. Three hours later, the coach of the bottom of the table was out of his job. Winning and still flying - that astonished even the die-hard Gary Lineker. It was better to “never win a game”, concluded the English football icon with irony on Twitter: “This is a rookie mistake.” The people in charge at Norwich probably saw it similarly. The win at fellow promoted Brentford FC (2-1) played no role in their decision.
"It was'nt easy. I know how much Daniel and his coaching team wanted success, "said Sporting Director Stuart Webber." However, we think that now is the right time for a change, in order to have the best conditions and stay in the Premier League. " Farke hadn't expected his release. After the victory in Brentford, the 45-year-old was still convinced of the success of his mission. "We have a great team spirit and faith in the group," said Farke: "Everyone was already convinced that we would get the first three points for the club."
However, those responsible around Webber ("Daniel will always be welcome with us") lacked conviction with regard to relegation. Because in the meantime, people at Norwich are just as familiar with relegations as they are with ascents. Farke came from Borussia Dortmund's reserve in 2017, and in 2019 he led the Canaries into the Premier League. A year later the direct relegation followed, but last summer it went up again - with the club record of 97 points. Farke seemed set for the time being, after all, the club from the east of England offers below-average financial opportunities.
"The entire club should be forever grateful to Daniel and his staff," said Webber, therefore, Farke gave Norwich "unforgettable moments" on "our trip". But then he could not overturn the rules of professional football. Only five goals in eleven games, plus 26 goals conceded and a clear gap to the non-relegation places, all that spoke against Farke. Past successes didn't help either. “Now we have to look ahead. There are still 27 games left, there is still a long way to go, "said Webber, who has not yet presented a successor for Farke:" We have the quality in the team to collect points and climb up the table can.
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