Norwich City in race with a number of clubs interested in Championship play-offs manager, he’s doing a brilliant job

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EFL Analysis have gained an insight into Norwich City’s ongoing search for a Johannes Hoff Thorup replacement.

Johannes Hoff Thorup was sacked by Norwich City with two games of the Championship season to go, following a concerning dip in form.

Jack Wilshere took interim charge of the Canaries for the final two fixtures, picking up four points from a possible six.

It was understood that the club’s hierarchy were feeling good about Wilshere, however, the ex-midfielder has now left Norwich after being ruled out of the running for the permanent role.

We now have a fresh update on the club’s ongoing hunt to find a new manager.

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Norwich City interested in Bristol City manager Liam Manning

EFL Analysis understands that Norwich City do have an interest in Bristol City manager Liam Manning.

Norfolk native Manning has done a brilliant job taking Bristol City to the play-offs, and his performance has caught the attention of a number of clubs.

We are told a number of the Championship clubs in the market for a new boss do have an interest in Manning, and one of those is Norwich.

Norwich are assessing their options after deciding against going with a rookie in the shape of Wilshere, and former Bournemouth and Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is one who is keen on landing the post.

It is not known whether Manning would be open to moving to Carrow Road, but Bristol City would fight to keep their boss.

Liam Manning’s record as Bristol City manager

Manning took over Bristol on November 7, 2023, and has since taken charge of 82 fixtures across all competitions.

He has won 28, drawn 25 and lost the remaining 29 matches as the Robins’ boss.

Bristol City ended 2023/24 in 11th place, but Manning’s first full season in charge was much better.

Bristol finished the most recent campaign up in sixth – their highest Championship finish since 2007/08 (fourth).

They went on to lose to Sheffield United in the Championship play-off semi-finals.