Liam Manning made the comments at a press conference ahead of the Canaries' trip to Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow.

Liam Manning has said the wives and children of his players felt threatened after Saturday's defeat at Carrow Road (Image: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd)

He was asked about the ugly scenes at the end of the 2-0 defeat to Hull City at Carrow Road when several supporters stayed behind outside the ground to express their anger at the club's freefall into the Championship relegation zone.

He said: "Fans have a right to protest - I share that frustration. I live this 24/7. But when it gets to the point players' families feel threatened or uncomfortable that is going too far."

Protests by the Norwich fans outside the Directors Entrance (Image: Paul Chesterton/Focus........

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