Championship

FARKE SALUTES HIS COVID-HIT HEROES

by
The LeaguePaper Team
17 January 2021

Virus takes its toll on Canaries

By Gary Dabson

FAST START: Norwich skipper Grant Hanley, centre, celebrates his early opener and, Cardiff’s Marlon Pack is shown a red card by referee Tony Harrington
PICTURE: PA Images

DANIEL Farke admitted his Norwich players were more focused on Covid-19 tests than football ahead of their victory over ten-man Cardiff.
Grant Hanley and Todd Cantwell struck in the opening 22 minutes as the Canaries extended their lead at the top of the Championship to seven points before second-placed Swansea’s late game.
Norwich reported nine Covid cas...

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