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BBC News
5 days ago
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Watch: Canary Call Special as Norwich appoint new manager
Update: Date: 18:15 BST Title: Welcome to our live video feed of a Canary Call Special Content: As Norwich City confirm the appointment of Liam Manning as their new head coach, BBC Norfolk presents a Canary Call Special at 19:00. Rob Butler presents the programme and you can watch a live video stream from our studios in Norwich. Joining Rob is our match commentator Chris Goreham and former Norwich and Bristol City player Rob Newman. Click on the Watch button at the top of the page just before the show is due to go on air at 19:00. Update: Date: 18:14 BST Title: Manning flies the Robins' nest to join Canaries Content: Liam Manning's last game in charge for Bristol City was the 3-0 defeat at Bramall Lane in the second leg of the play-off semi-finals Liam Manning had been in charge at Bristol City since November 2023 and led the Robins to this season's play-offs, only to lose 6-0 on aggregate to Sheffield United in the semi-finals. His appointment at Carrow Road has been confirmed late this afternoon. He replaces Johannes Hoff Thorup, who was sacked by Norwich on 22 April with the team 14th in the Championship following a run of six defeats in eight games. In November, the Canaries set a target of getting back to the Premier League within 3-5 years. "This is an exciting appointment, and we are so happy to get it over the line and have him on board," said Norwich's sporting director Ben Knapper. "It quickly became clear that Liam's ambitions match our own and we are all committed to driving this club forward towards our targets. "Liam knows the league, has consistently demonstrated an ability to outperform resources and his approach aligns with our footballing ideas and strategy.
BBC News
5 days ago
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Norwich native - but not why he's been appointed
Norwich City's extensive search for a new head coach has led to the club's first ever Norwich-born Manning's formative years as a Carrow Road season ticket holder are a nice extra but it's not why he's been sporting director Ben Knapper has expressed frustration they fell so far short of the play-offs last season."When I look at the teams that did make it, it confirms that kind of belief," he eyes were being cast in the direction of Ashton Gate where Manning's well-coached team was outperforming the sum of its felt like Manning was on to a good thing at Bristol City - so the fact Knapper has managed to sell him the project of rebuilding a squad that finished 13th should offer any concerned Canaries fans some much-needed encouragement.
BBC News
28-05-2025
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Norwich sign Man City midfielder Wright for £2.3m
Norwich City have signed midfielder Jacob Wright from Manchester City for a fee of £ 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the option for a further 12 months having spent the second half of the season on loan at Carrow Road, making 15 Canaries are still without a head coach following the sacking of Johannes Hoff Thorup and the decision not to consider interim boss Jack Wilshere for the role on a full-time they have gone ahead with plans to recruit Wright on a permanent basis and the deal will be completed on 1 June. The fee could rise to £3m with City boss Liam Manning remains the favourite to replace Thorup."Jacob has been fantastic since joining us back in January, and his impact and performances made this an easy decision for us to make," Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website., external"He has established himself as a key member of our group already, and his potential is huge. Not only is he a very talented player, he has big leadership qualities."
Telegraph
25-05-2025
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Norwich City approach Liam Manning to be next manager
Norwich City are making an official approach for Bristol City manager Liam Manning as they ramp up their search for a new head coach. Manning is expected to hold talks with Norwich later this week over the role, with compensation understood to be around the £800,000 mark. Norwich have conducted a thorough interview process after the dismissal of Johannes Hoff Thorup towards the end of the Championship season. Former Wolves manager Gary O'Neil and Pep Lijnders, the former assistant to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, are two of the contenders who have been interviewed by the Carrow Road hierarchy. Manning has emerged as Norwich's No. 1 target and negotiations are now expected to advance in the coming days. The 39 year old guided Bristol City to the Championship play-offs, losing to Sheffield United in both legs of the semi-final. He is regarded as a proven operator in the division, and Norwich believe he will be the perfect fit to lead them towards a brighter future. Norwich's sporting director Ben Knapper is leading the recruitment process and has been backed by the club's ownership to appoint Manning. Jack Wilshere, the former Arsenal and England midfielder, took caretaker charge for the final two games after Thorup's dismissal but confirmed his decision to leave over the weekend. He wrote on Instagram: 'I can confirm that I have today left Norwich City in order to pursue my own career as a Head Coach. 'I'd like to thank everyone at Norwich for the opportunity to continue my coaching journey with you all, I built some relationships that will continue to grow. Thank you to the incredible Canaries fans for welcoming me so warmly from the very first moment I joined. 'I've loved every minute of my time at the club and I'd like to wish you all the very best for the future. Jack.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Wilshere leaves Norwich by mutual agreement
Norwich City have formally parted company with first-team coach Jack Wilshere by mutual agreement. The former Arsenal and England midfielder was interim boss for the final two games of the season - a goalless draw away to Middlesbrough and a 4-2 home win over Cardiff City. But the club decided against considering him for the full-time role, preferring instead to look externally for a successor to Johannes Hoff Thorup, who was sacked in April. Wilshere, 33, joined Thorup's backroom team in October last year, having been in charge of Arsenal's under-18 side. Wilshere to leave Norwich after being overlooked for job "Jack made a big impact here in the time he was with us," said Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper, who worked at Arsenal when Wilshere was a player there. "He built great connections with our players and staff, and we're all sad to see him move on. "We were all very grateful for him stepping in as our interim head coach for the final two games of the season, but we understand and respect his desire to further explore opportunities elsewhere. "He leaves with our very best wishes, and we'll follow his progress closely. I've no doubt he'll go on to have a very successful coaching career in the senior game." Knapper has previously said the club would take its time in appointing a successor to Thorup, but the BBC understands they could be announced next week. Latest Norwich City news and analysis Listen to BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast
