Former Bristol City boss Liam Manning has spoken publicly for the first time since his dismissal by Norwich City.
Manning left the Robins in the summer to take charge of the Canaries, but his stint in Norfolk proved short-lived. Norwich lost all seven of their Championship home games this season — along with a Carabao Cup defeat — and Saturday’s 2–1 loss to Leicester City proved to be the final straw. The club sit 23rd in the table, while Bristol City, now led by Gerhard Struber, are eighth heading into the international break.
In a statement issued through the League Managers Association, Manning reflected on his brief spell and expressed both disappointment and gratitude. He wrote:
“I look back on being appointed Head Coach of my hometown club, Norwich City, with great pride. Sadly, we weren’t able to deliver the results or carry out the plans we set when we arrived in June.
“Even though my time with the supporters was short, I want to recognise their fantastic backing throughout a difficult period. Their passion and loyalty was clear every week, and their spirit never wavered despite understandable frustrations. Thank you.
“I also want to extend my thanks to Chris Hogg, James Krause and the rest of the staff, who worked relentlessly to try and turn things around. I was made to feel welcome from the start, and the commitment shown across every department was something I truly appreciated. I’m also grateful to the players for their efforts and wish them all the best moving forward.
“I’ll now take some time to reflect on the past few months and spend time with my family. I wish everyone connected to Norwich City nothing but success.”
The 40-year-old also highlighted the “incredible spirit” of the Norwich supporters in his first remarks since leaving the club.
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