adminSchlupp Strikes Back! Norwich Star Fires Brutal Response to Furious Fans’ ‘You’re Not Fit to Wear the Shirt’ Chants
Jeffrey Schlupp has urged Norwich City’s squad to channel the harsh “you’re not fit to wear the shirt” chants from their own supporters into motivation for their Championship survival push.
The Canaries were jeered by fans, including members of the leadership group, following a 2-1 home defeat to Hull on Saturday—marking their seventh consecutive loss at Carrow Road, a new club record.
Norwich struggled to maintain momentum after a promising first half, and Schlupp is hoping the squad can respond positively to the criticism.
“Absolutely, we have to,” Schlupp said when asked if the chants should spark a reaction. “You need to turn those moments into fuel.
For someone like me, I hear that and think, ‘Alright, cool, we’ve got a game on Wednesday, and we’ll show why we are fit to wear the shirt.’
“I hope the lads feel the same and are eager to prove themselves, to change the narrative. Winning games and scoring goals can turn everything around. Hopefully, we can give the fans something to cheer about soon.
“I’ve been in situations like this, probably tougher, and the key is to stick together. There will always be things happening outside the dressing room, but it’s understandable.
We’re not performing, the fans are showing their frustration, and it’s down to us to shift the mood.”
Schlupp emphasized the squad’s responsibility. “We’re not getting the points we need right now. Feeling sorry for ourselves isn’t an option. We have to roll up our sleeves and go out there to get the results we need.”
The defender also expressed empathy for the fans’ anger, which has sparked protests—one taking place outside the City Stand directors’ entrance during his post-match comments.
“Our job is to perform for the fans. We want to repay them with good displays and results, and at the moment, we’re falling short,” he said.
“The boos and frustration are understandable given the situation. It’s our responsibility to turn things around, to show the supporters something worth watching.
They spend their money to watch us play; they don’t come to see us underperform, so it’s on us to deliver.
“We feel terrible for them, but we’re putting in the work every day to change things, and hopefully, that will happen soon.”
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