Norwich sack manager

The now sacked Norwich manager David Wagner, who took Huddersfield to the EPL, was on Cardiff's managerial shopping list at one point.

Could the German be an ideal replacement for Erol Bulut if a contract decision is made on him shortly?



Very harsh but once again it’s the trigger happy owners who want immediate success. If Sir Alex Ferguson started to manage Man U nowadays he wouldn’t have lasted and they’d have missed out on one of the best managers ever.

These owners, Vincent included, don’t realise the benefits of building infrastructure, consistency and patience.

Wez, my apologies, I accidentally deleted your OP...

I agree it seems a harsh sacking...

Here is the full story...


Norwich sack boss Wagner after play-off defeat
David Wagner during Norwich's play-off defeat at Leeds

Norwich City have sacked boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off defeat by Leeds.

BBC Sport understands the Canaries have acted following Thursday's 4-0 semi-final second-leg loss which left them facing a third successive season in the second tier.

Arsenal coach Carlos Cuesta is of interest as a replacement having worked with sporting director Ben Knapper when he was loans manager at the Gunners.

Wagner was on borrowed time after Knapper replaced Stuart Webber in November but managed to guide the Canaries to a sixth-placed finish.

An official club statement is expected later on Friday.

The Canaries dropped to 17th in November after a 3-1 home defeat by Blackburn at the end of a run of seven defeats in nine games, and only one win.

But a fine second half to the season saw them win eight straight home games to earn a play-off spot.

They drew 0-0 with Leeds at Carrow Road in the first leg on Sunday but a dire performance saw the Whites cruise to the play-off final, where they will play Southampton or West Brom.

Wagner told BBC Radio Norfolk after the loss at Elland Road:. "This is super disappointing, we were very poor and it really hurts."

Wagner, who led Huddersfield to promotion to the Premier League in 2017, was appointed in January 2023, replacing Dean Smith, and eventually finished 13th in the Championship last season.

He failed to reference Knapper during a post-game press conference following the final day 1-0 defeat at Birmingham, despite praising his predecessor Webber for his support.

Norwich face a potentially difficult summer with United States international Josh Sargent, their top scorer with 16 goals, and fellow forward Jonathan Rowe - whose season was disrupted by injury following a flying start - likely to attract attention in the transfer market.

Defender Dimitris Giannoulis, Ben Gibson and Sam McCallum are among those out of contract and they will also need to consider potential replacements for striker Ashley Barnes, who will be 35 in October.

Talks are also likely about the future of Adam Idah, who was allowed to join Celtic on loan and contributed eight goals in their title-winning Scottish Premiership campaign.

It is a time of change at Carrow Road as Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones are no longer majority shareholders, with Norfolk FB Holdings, led by American businessman Mark Attanasio, now matching their 40% stake.

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You are having a nightmare here Sven.

The now sacked Norwich manager David Wagner, who took Huddersfield to the EPL, was on Cardiff's managerial shopping list at one point.

Could the German be an ideal replacement for Erol Bulut if a contract decision is made on him shortly?

I've just heard that Delia Smith wanted him sacked as he was cooking the books.

I've just heard that Delia Smith wanted him sacked as he was cooking the books.

This is the in thing it seems, and I kind of get Hull sacking their manager with the money they spent

BUT

Norwich sold their best players, and replaced them with free transfers apart from Fassnacht who cost 3m.

Still managed to make the play offs, and in all fairness, losing to that Leeds team isn't exactly something to be embarrassed about

Find this really harsh.

This is the in thing it seems, and I kind of get Hull sacking their manager with the money they spent

BUT

Norwich sold their best players, and replaced them with free transfers apart from Fassnacht who cost 3m.

Still managed to make the play offs, and in all fairness, losing to that Leeds team isn't exactly something to be embarrassed about

Find this really harsh.

Agree very harsh.

He referred to her as
"mary berry"
Instant dismissal.

He referred to her as
"mary berry"
Instant dismissal.

He referred to her as
"mary berry"
Instant dismissal.

That would have been a recipe for disaster.

Wow that is shocking ,
Gotta love a bit of Mary Berry

Next Norwich City manager odds:

Carlos Cuesta - 2/1
Danny Rohl - 7/2
Liam Rosenior - 5/1
Paul Heckingbottom - 6/1
Steve Cooper - 8/1
Marti Cifuentes - 10/1
Steve Bruce - 10/1
Scott Parker - 10/1
John Mousinho - 10/1
Paul Ince - 25/1
Frank Lampard - 25/1
Neil Warnock - 50/1

You are having a nightmare here Sven.

I know, mate; in work, so just the odd minute to check/adjust things and I only wanted to add the full text...

Take that Wes I nicked your post haha if it all kicks off you can have it back

Take that Wes I nicked your post haha if it all kicks off you can have it back

A great manager at this level. I'd be happy with him.

Another pathetic sacking though.

Norwich City have sacked boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off defeat by Leeds.

The Canaries have acted following Thursday's 4-0 semi-final second-leg loss which condemned them to a third successive season in the second tier.

Arsenal coach Carlos Cuesta is of interest as a replacement having worked with sporting director Ben Knapper when he was loans manager at the Gunners.

"David has operated with class and dignity throughout his period as Norwich City head coach, but we now feel that the time is right for us to move in a different direction," said Knapper.

“We remain committed to progressing our football club, in both the short and long-term, working through a diligent and thorough strategy.

“The appointment of a new head coach is an important one. We will now work and continue our due diligence with the view of making an appointment in the near future.”

Wagner's assistant Christoph Buhler has also left Carrow Road.

The German was on borrowed time after Knapper replaced Stuart Webber in November and they dropped to 17th in November after a 3-1 home defeat by Blackburn at the end of a run of seven defeats in nine games, and only one win.

But a fine second half to the season saw them win eight straight home games to finish sixth and earn a play-off spot.

Wagner, who led Huddersfield to promotion to the Premier League in 2017, told BBC Radio Norfolk after the loss at Elland Road: "This is super disappointing, we were very poor and it really hurts."

He was appointed in January 2023, replacing Dean Smith, and eventually finished 13th in the Championship last season.

Wagner failed to reference Knapper during a post-game press conference following the final day 1-0 defeat at Birmingham, despite praising his predecessor Webber for his support.

"We've seen the three teams who went up last season come straight back down, and Norwich City are miles off those teams," former Canaries, Chelsea and Celtic striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"You have to see a really bigger picture and I think Norwich City under David Wagner have gone away from their identity.

"At Championship level, it has been frustrating for me, as a Norwich City fan, to watch the team and the way they play, I don't think Norwich should be playing counter-attacking football, I think they should be playing possession-based football as the club have always done."

He added: "Over the two play-off games, I thought Norwich's chance was at home and the approach was slightly negative - Leeds weren't much better but essentially got the job done."

I wonder how quickly Norwich will move now. Fair play to them, didnt like the style of footy so no messing about...sacked...and will probably get some1 in before us u watch!

David Wagner speaks after Norwich City departure

The League Managers Association has issued a statement on behalf of former Norwich City head coach David Wagner.

Here is that statement in full:

“I would like to take this opportunity to wish Norwich City Football Club the very best for the future and to thank Delia, Michael and Mark for their support during a very challenging season and a half.

“It was an exciting opportunity to return to English football and coach a club with such great history and people. I have enjoyed my time in Norfolk, getting to know the community and everyone who supports the club.

“When Christoph and I arrived, we were confident that we could help the club to challenge for promotion and whilst we are disappointed by the nature of the result against Leeds, we are also very proud of the hard work that everyone at Norwich City has put into the season to reach the play-off semi-finals in such a competitive league.

“Although I am disappointed to be leaving a club with so much potential, I respect that the club has decided to move in a different direction without Christoph and me.
“I would like to thank the players and staff who have performed so well in my time at Norwich City. The fans have also been an incredible support to the team and although we didn’t manage to achieve promotion this season, I hope that the club will return to the Premier League very soon.”

Wagner was sacked as City boss on Friday following defeat in the Championship play-off semi-final against Leeds United.