Norwich Sack Manning After Seventh Home Loss

Norwich City have sacked manager Liam Manning following a 2-1 home defeat to Leicester City on Saturday, marking the club's seventh consecutive home loss and leaving them second from bottom in the Championship table. The decision, announced late on November 8, comes after an 11-game winless streak that has plunged the Norfolk side into a relegation battle, with just three points separating them from safety.

Manning, who joined Norwich in the summer from Bristol City after guiding them to the playoffs the previous season, lasted only 17 league matches at Carrow Road. His record stood at three wins, three draws and 11 losses, including a historic run of seven opening home defeats in the second tier, a first in English football history. The latest loss saw Norwich surrender a first-half lead, with Leicester's comeback goals sealing the result and prompting the board to act swiftly.

Sporting director Ben Knapper explained the move in a club statement, saying, "We have tried absolutely everything possible to work through this incredibly challenging period but, unfortunately, given the recent run of results and performances, we have been left with no choice other than to make a change...