Norwich can take the criticism for getting battered 7-0 in ‘diabolical’ fashion at Chelsea.
They can also accept it if anyone wants to question their recruitment strategy.
But as the goals flew in at Stamford Bridge last Saturday, the Canaries knew what would be coming — more flak, and repetition of what they consider myths about their approach to staying in the Premier League.
Ahead of tomorrow’s crunch clash against Leeds, it was time to set the record straight.
Norwich have been angered by some of the claims made about them, particularly accusations they are just along for the ride and lack the ambition to stay up.