Norwich City defender Shane Duffy found himself at the centre of a social media storm following his team's disappointing 2-2 draw against arch-rivals Ipswich Town in the highly anticipated East Anglian derby.
The experienced centre-back, who joined the Canaries on a free transfer last summer, faced a torrent of criticism from frustrated supporters after his performance at Portman Road on Saturday. With Norwich surrendering a two-goal lead, fans took to Twitter to voice their displeasure, with much of the anger directed at the Republic of Ireland international.
Social Media Backlash Reaches Fever Pitch
One particularly scathing tweet captured the mood of many Norwich supporters, stating: "Shane Duffy is the worst defender I've ever seen in a Norwich shirt. Absolutely dreadful." The post quickly gained traction, accumulating numerous likes and retweets as fellow fans echoed similar sentiments.
Another supporter questioned the decision to bring Duffy to the club, tweeting: "What exactly does Shane Duffy offer to this team? He's slow, positionally awful, and a liability every time he plays."
From Hero to Zero in Derby Clash
The criticism comes as a stark contrast to earlier in the season when Duffy had been praised for his aerial dominance and physical presence in defence. However, his performance in the heated derby atmosphere appears to have tested the patience of the Carrow Road faithful beyond breaking point.
Several fans pointed to specific moments in the match where they felt Duffy's errors directly contributed to Ipswich's comeback, with one supporter noting: "Both Ipswich goals came from Duffy's side. He was completely lost for the second goal."
Growing Concerns Among Canaries Supporters
The social media reaction highlights growing concerns among Norwich fans about their team's defensive stability as they push for promotion back to the Premier League. With just one clean sheet in their last eight Championship matches, defensive issues have become a recurring theme in David Wagner's side.
While some supporters came to Duffy's defence, pointing to his experience and previous strong performances, they were overwhelmingly outnumbered by critics calling for changes to the starting lineup ahead of Norwich's crucial upcoming fixtures.
