‘Just imagine if we scored goals in the first half too’ – Fans react to Norwich City’s late, late Lions show

Michael Bailey

Published: 6:08 AM November 11, 2018

Updated: 3:18 PM October 10, 2020

The faces say it all as Norwich City fans celebrate victory over Millwall at Carrow Road. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City are the gift that keeps giving as the Canaries supporters react to a dramatic fifth successive Championship win over Millwall at Carrow Road – and this time a more prolonged stay at the summit.

Two little boys just turned to each other, hugged each other and said 'that was the best game ever!!' They're now chanting 'Yellows' walking through riverside.
That's what football is about #NCFC @NorwichCityFC
— Emily (@emilyward1990) November 10, 2018

I can't read and I can't write
But that don't really matter
Cos I'm a Norwich City fan
And I can count to 90+7
— Ffion Thomas (@ffion_) November 10, 2018

At 2-3, #NCFC put ball on 6-yard line for Millwall. Jake Cooper walks it to edge of penalty area while ref isn't watching. 10 minutes later, #NCFC win 4-3 and Millwall fans complain about bent refs playing too much added time #karma
— Ben Walden (@greenben457) November 10, 2018

3-2 down in the 91st minute and not one single ball lumped forward. Would have been so easy to stick Klose up top and lump it long. Continued to play, continued to probe and it paid off. That's why #ncfc don't just 'Get it Forward'!
— Adam Savoury (@Saves1990) November 10, 2018

So it continues. Since Max @maxaarons2 has been in the side we've played 12 league games. Won 9, drawn 2 lost 1 (unluckily). What a baller! #ncfc
— Greg (@GPS1963) November 10, 2018

Crazy? Yes! Unprofessional at times? Yes! Magnificent relentless will to win!! Absobloodylutely!!! Farketime is now officially with us! And playing football until the end! Magnificent! #ncfc
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) November 10, 2018

Find me a better centre mid than Mo Leitner in the championship! #ncfc
— Lee Jermyn (@LeeJermyn) November 10, 2018

At 14.30 I wasn't going today. @spud1902 kindly offered me a ticket. Here's the Millwall bench after that fourth goal. #ncfc #otbc pic.twitter.com/FYQCMkCQk6
— Rewind Norwich City (@RewindNorwich) November 10, 2018

Last time it was just 22 hours that City topped the Championship table. This time it will be at least a fortnight, with the November international break following Saturday's stunning win.

Injury-time goals from Jordan Rhodes (90+2) and Teemu Pukki (90+7) was the final twist in a rollercoaster Championship contest from which Daniel Farke's Canaries somehow claimed victory.

But that barely scratches the surface of a cracking clash that City strangled and gifted in equal measure until those final throes.

MORE: How it unfolded – Norwich City 4-3 Millwall

We win a free kick in our own area in the 97th minute and we only pass the ball. Last gasp... but don't panic. Trust. Play it like you're told.#ncfc
— Phil Harris (@kingswell) November 10, 2018

If you left early today, I hope you're kicking yourself. Who cares if you want to beat the traffic, support your team from the first minute to the last. Uppa Nodge #ncfc
— Connor (@ConnorMayes3) November 10, 2018

Pizza Hut want to know if we're available to make an advert. #ncfc
— Duncan Edwards (@duncanedwards8) November 10, 2018

Millwall fans singing 'Top of the League your'e having a laugh' we are and we are #ncfc
— Paul Lancaster (@bomberboy467) November 10, 2018

Just imagine if we scored goals in the first half too.... #ncfc
— Will Bunn (@wbunny) November 10, 2018

Completely bonkers game of football today. But the team spirit was inspirational and, just as in those seasons under Lambert, we don't know when we're beat. Just a brilliant day #ncfc #otbc
— Richard Balls (@RichardBalls) November 10, 2018

You know what I haven't seen in a while.......anyone mocking our pink away dressing room......#ncfc
— Matt (@Lycan33) November 10, 2018

Amazing last 10 minutes! #NCFC #TopOfTheLeague
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) November 10, 2018

It's the third international break of the campaign following Saturday, with the Canaries heading to Tampa Bay for a warm weather training camp.

On their return City head to Swansea (Saturday, November 24) and Hull (Tuesday, November 27) in quick succession, before a visit from Paul Warne's Rotherham to Carrow Road welcomes in December.

Each and every Norwich City first-team game, our reporters will be on the scene. If you see them – especially with their cameras – say hello.