'It's showtime... we need to show up'

Former Canaries winger Onel Hernandez couldn't hide his passion as he joined Rob Butler and Chris Reeve for a special edition of BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast.

The 32-year-old Cuban made more than 180 appearances over seven years before departing Carrow Road in the summer and spoke with passion about the current state of affairs at the club.

Among the topics he discussed were the importance of Kenny McLean, Josh Sargent being isolated, missing Borja Sainz, players needing to step up and the importance of getting behind Liam Manning.

He said: "It's not a great start to the season, it's frustrating but there's no way to get rid of a coach or be negative.

"The team needs everyone behind them to get out of the situation together. If you get out of the difficult times then you'll see the light at the end (of the tunnel).

"Liam Manning needs time. Maybe he has trusted the players too much and will think now he'll make a change."

Reflecting on the 3-2 defeat to Wrexham - City's fourth straight home defeat in all competitions this season - Hernandez said: "You can lose games but at least show some fighting spirit out there.

"Go out and show teams they can't just score goals at Carrow Road. A few months ago no-one could beat us, we had a (great) home record."

Norwich face Stoke and West Brom before the East Anglian Derby at Ipswich on 5 October where City's 16-year unbeaten record against their rivals will come under threat.

Hernandez said: "It's more than a game. I hope we get a good result there, but let's be honest, the results have not been great. Momentum is very important. We need some good momentum from the next two games to take into that game otherwise we will not win, it's important to have positivity behind you."

In a rallying call to City fans and players, he added: "The most important thing is to stick together, although I understand the frustration of the fans. It's not a transition season anymore, it's showtime, we need to show up.

"The fans spend loads of money travelling everywhere for us, and what do we give them back at the end of the day. If you don't understand it as a player then I don't know what's wrong with you."