City strong despite lack of support - Green

Last updated : 06 April 2006 By Rick Lamb

England international Rob Green has beamoaned the edgy feeling at Carrow Road and said that the current resurgence of Nigel Worthington's side is down to the strength of character of the players.

The Canaries have had to play against a background of protests and boos in recent weeks, during which they have won five successive home games. Green, a product of the club's Academy, has had the run soured by the reaction of the crowd.

"To be honest it is not the best atmosphere to play football in at the moment. You notice it immediately when you come out," the 26-year-old told the Eastern Daily Press. "Apart from when we are scoring there is not a lot of support out there.

"There is a lot a disharmony amongst the fans and it's hard to block it out when you are playing. It's down to levels of expectation and we know we haven't reached them this season.

"But it is a case of having strong minds as well as strong bodies at present. We are showing our character by winning games at Carrow Road despite the lack of atmosphere."

Green is alleged to have shown his frustration by gesturing to fans during Saturday's narrow win over Leicester, which came courtesy of goals from Robert Earnshaw and Leon McKenzie. It is not yet known whether he will face any disciplinary action.