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Norwich Step Up Manager Search After Manning Exit, With O’Neil and Martin Under Consideration

Bookmakers now favour Gary O’Neil, with Ben Knapper leading a rapid shortlist process during the international break.

Overview

  • Norwich City dismissed Liam Manning after Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Leicester left the club second-bottom in the Championship.
  • Manning departed without a single point from his home matches in charge, underscoring the urgency of the change.
  • Sky Sports reports that Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin are among targets, with the club keen to gauge their interest.
  • Sporting director Ben Knapper is drawing up a shortlist and the club hopes to appoint before the international break ends, though it will wait for the right candidate.
  • Betting odds currently install O’Neil as favourite for the role, while BBC fan feedback highlights anger over recruitment and calls for broader leadership changes.