Following David Wagner’s sacking after Norwich City’s playoff defeat at Leeds United, the club is now searching for a new manager with the next manager odds now out
For the unfamiliar, Wagner, who joined in January 2023, now departed after a 4-0 loss in the Championship semi-final second leg at Elland Road on Thursday night.
Despite leading the team for 75 games, with 31 wins, 17 draws, and 27 defeats, his tenure was marred by a perceived negative style of play and he struggled to win over the fanbase, culminating in a 41% win rate.
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The club announced, “Norwich City have parted ways with head coach David Wagner. Assistant head coach Christoph Bühler will also be leaving the club.”
Sporting director Ben Knapper added, “David has conducted himself with class and dignity throughout his tenure as Norwich City head coach, but we now believe it is the right time to move in a new direction.
“We remain dedicated to advancing our football club in both the short and long term through a diligent and thorough strategy.”
Norwich City have parted company with head coach David Wagner.
We would like to place on record our thanks to David for his hard work and contribution during his time at Norwich City.
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— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) May 17, 2024
Odds for the Next Norwich City Manager
Here’s a list of favorites who can become the new Norwich City Manager such as:
Carlos Cuesta – 5/4
Liam Rosenior – 6/1
Steve Cooper – 8/1
Will Still – 2/1
Wayne Rooney – 12/1
David Moyes – 16/1
Will Still – 7/4
Carlos Cuesta – 9/4
Liam Rosenior – 5/1
Paul Heckingbottom – 8/1
Steve Cooper – 8/1
Frank Lampard – 14/1
Kjetil Knutsen – 14/1
Danny Röhl – 16/1
Graham Potter – 16/1
John Terry – 16/1
Even if Wagner had secured promotion to the Premier League, it is believed that new sporting director Ben Knapper, who joined from Arsenal earlier in the season, would have still opted for a change in management.
Norwich concluded the 2022/23 season in 13th place under Wagner. In the 2023/24 season, they improved to finish 6th and reached the playoffs.
In the semi-final, Norwich held Leeds to a 0-0 draw in the first leg but suffered a heavy defeat in the second leg.
Knapper is expected to seek a more forward-thinking coach, with Arsenal’s assistant manager Carlos Cuesta being a prime candidate.
Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has also been mentioned but has already expressed his lack of interest in the role.
Norwich is also preparing for significant changes within the squad, with key players Jonny Rowe and Gabriel Sara likely to attract attention this summer. Last year, Norwich turned down a £15 million offer from Wolves for Rowe.