Liam Manning: Norwich City sacks its coach after a series of home defeats

Manning was appointed after Norwich decided not to give the job to former England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who was in caretaker charge for the final two games of last season and is now in charge of Luton Town.

Manning was born in Norwich and played in their academy before briefly moving to Ipswich and then moving into non-league football.

He began his coaching career with Belgian club Lommel and coached MK Dons and Oxford United before joining Bristol City in November 2023.

Norwich turned in 12 signings during the summer transfer window, but the club sold Borja Sainz, who scored 18 goals last season, to Porto for £14.25m, and Marcelino Nunez to rivals Ipswich for £10m.

USA international Josh Sargent scored six goals in five league and cup matches at the start of the season, but has not scored in his last 11 games – and no one else has managed more than Mathias Qvistgaarden and Jovon Makama’s three goals.

In his final post-match interview with BBC Radio Norfolk, Manning – who recently received public support from majority shareholder Mark Attanasio – said: “I don’t live my life with regrets, it’s part of my journey.”

“I’m learning, I’m hurting, I’m frustrated, I’m very disappointed, because this is a club I care deeply about.

“I didn’t come here to be where we are. But we are, so I’ll learn a lot about why.”

His assistant Chris Hogg and analyst James Karros also left the club.