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Dean Smith has admitted he was worried Norwich's game at Watford was going to be cancelled due to the floodlight failure, just as his side were on course for victory.
Norwich were leading at Vicarage Road just when floodlights in the stadiums corners began to dim.
Although visibility was still good, referee Mike Dean halted the game for over 10 minutes while he spoke to Premier League officials on how to proceed.
Dean Smith was delighted with the win at Watford but feared the game would be called off
There was an 11-minute delay in play after a few of the floodlights failed at Vicarage Raod
He eventually resumed play after getting the greenlight from Smith and Norwich captain opposite number boss Claudio Ranieri and the two club captains.
Asked if he feared the game was going to end due to the lights going out, Smith said: 'I was yes because it kept going on and on, I was willing people behind me to start peddling quicker.
'Thankfully Claudio Ranieri thought like me that it was fine to continue, just not as bright as normal.'
Smith admitted it was a scrappy victory but was pleased how his side responded after a poor first half.
'It was not a pretty affair from us, we
