NUNEZ STUNNER AS THE TRACTOR

Wagner hails fans in bid for play-offs

- Callum Thompson

DAVID Wagner heaped praise on Norwich City’s supporters after watching his side beat Ipswich to boost their play-off bid – and dent their neighbours’ chances of automatic promotion.

Wagner and his players felt the wrath of the fans during a poor run earlier in the season, but Carrow Road was rocking in the lunchtime kick-off as the Canaries reeled off an eighth-straight home win thanks to a first-half strike from Marcelino Nunez.

“The atmosphere in the ground was fantastic, the best since I’ve been here, and you could see the affect it had,” he said.

“The fans were outstanding – and so were my team. It was a top performance and the only complaint I could make was that we should have put it to bed earlier.

“Every player put in a good shift to get the win – and to keep a clean sheet against a side who score many goals was pleasing.

“From where we were earlier in the season, 17th, to where we are now speaks volumes about the spirit and togetherness in the squad. They are a group who can achieve something special, especially with the sort of backing we got – but while we will all enjoy this we know there is another big game coming up on Tuesday at Sheffield Wednesday.”