Norwich appoint Liam Manning from Bristol City as new head coach
Liam Manning is a former Norwich academy player and was impressed by the ambition shown by the club's hierarchy.
Liam Manning is a former Norwich academy player and was impressed by the ambition shown by the club's hierarchy. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
Norwich City have appointed Liam Manning as their new head coach after the club triggered the release clause in his contract at Bristol City.
Manning impressed after leading the Robins to the Championship playoffs for the first time in 17 years and Norwich quickly identified him as their No 1 target to succeed Johannes Hoff Thorup, who was sacked after a disappointing end to the season. Norwich, who were relegated from the Premier League in 2022, finished 13th last season
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Manning is understood to have been impressed by the ambition shown by the club's hierarchy following conversations with sporting director Ben Knapper. The 39-year-old is from Norfolk and played for Norwich's academy as a youngster before joining rivals Ipswich, where he took his first steps as a coach, working in their academy.
Manning joined Bristol City in November 2023 after eight months at Oxford United. His first senior coaching job in England was at MK Dons after a spell in Belgium with Lommel, part of the City Football Group, and a four-year stint in charge of West Ham's Under-23s.
Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday have been charged with multiple breaches of the English Football League's regulations after the late payment of wages in March and May. Wednesday's owner, Dejphon Chansiri, has also been charged with causing the club to be in breach of the league's rules.
Wednesday also face losing their manager with Danny Rohl of serious interest to Bundesliga clubs. He is thought to have admirers at Leicester City.
A Wednesday statement read: 'The club continue to seek a resolution regarding outstanding salaries due for the month of May at the earliest possible opportunity. Mr Chansiri sincerely apologises to all players, coaches and staff affected and everyone connected with the club.'
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