Jack Wilshere put in interim charge after Norwich sack Johannes Hoff Thorup
Danish coach Hoff Thorup was appointed on a three-year deal last May and leaves Norwich alongside his assistant Glen Riddersholm.
Jack Wilshere will take charge of the first team on an interim basis for our two remaining Sky Bet Championship fixtures.
He will be assisted by Tony Roberts and Nick Stanley. pic.twitter.com/9BheuWfbvF
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 22, 2025
Sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website: 'Whilst we made this appointment with a long-term focus and in line with our wider club strategy and direction, unfortunately recent results and performances have deemed it necessary for us to make a change.'
Knapper added: 'I'd like to place on record our sincere thanks to Johannes and Glen.
'They are both fantastic people who worked tirelessly to help improve and move our football club forward.
Norwich City can confirm that head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has left the club with immediate effect. Assistant head coach Glen Riddersholm has also left his position.
We would like to thank Johannes and Glen for their efforts during their time at the club.
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 22, 2025
'We all wish the two of them the best in the next stage of their respective careers.'
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Wilshere retired from playing aged 30 in 2022 after spells with West Ham, Bournemouth and Danish club AGF.
Wilshere was appointed Arsenal under-18 coach and led them to the final of the 2022–23 FA Youth Cup, before joining Hoff Thorup's coaching staff at Norwich in October.
Former Arsenal teammates Aaron Ramsey (centre) and Jack Wilshere (right) will come up against each others as managers on the final day of the season (John Walton/PA)
Norwich visit play-off-chasing Middlesbrough on Saturday before hosting relegation-threatened Cardiff in their final game of the season on May 3.
Wilshere's former Arsenal teammate Aaron Ramsey will be in the opposite dugout at Carrow Road as the Wales captain has been appointed Cardiff caretaker boss until the end of the season.
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