norwich City are interviewing candidates to replace Liam Manning, with Gary O’Neil, Will Still, and Jon Dahl Tomasson all holding talks with club officials.
the Championship club began their search following Manning’s dismissal on Saturday after a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City, a result that left Norwich 23rd in the table having lost five of their eight home games this season. O’Neil, a former Norwich player who made 55 appearances and helped the club achieve promotion to the premier League via the play-offs in 2015, met with representatives earlier this week.Discussions have also taken place with Still and Tomasson as the Canaries seek a swift return to form.
Tomasson, previously manager of Blackburn Rovers and the Sweden national team, brings meaningful Championship experience, having overseen 90 games at Ewood Park and guiding Rovers to a seventh-place finish in the 2022-23 season. He was relieved of his duties as Sweden boss in October following a challenging start to World Cup qualifying.
Still, 33, was recently dismissed by Southampton after a five-month spell at St Mary’s. Despite a short tenure, he maintains a strong reputation as an innovative young coach, building on his previous successes with Reims and Lens in France.
O’neil, who has also managed Bournemouth, has been out of work as his sacking by Wolves last December. He had previously been considered for the Wolves managerial position but withdrew from contention last week, citing concerns about the club’s current situation. Wolves are now expected to appoint Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards.manning had previously defeated O’neil for the Norwich job earlier this year, having joined from Bristol City.
