Bristol City are in for a wild ride as reports suggest that Championship rivals Norwich City are eyeing their head coach, Liam Manning. The Canaries seem keen on swooping in for Manning, who led the Robins to their first Championship play-off finish in 17 years. It’s all up in the air as to whether Manning will make the jump to Carrow Road, but the buzz is definitely circulating.
Who’s in the mix for Norwich’s top job? Well, it seems like Manning is the top dog on their list, despite other contenders like former Liverpool assistant Pep Ljinders and ex-Robins midfielder Gary O’Neil reportedly being in the mix. Manning took over the reins at Ashton Gate back in November 2023 and has been making waves ever since. With a sixth-place finish under his belt this season, it’s no wonder Norwich are knocking on his door.
The Robins are holding their breath as they wait for Norwich to make a move, but so far, no official approach has been made. Manning’s got two years left on his contract with Bristol City, but there’s a sneaky little release clause that could see the Canaries shelling out around £800,000 in compensation if they want to snatch him up. It’s a waiting game now to see if Manning will stay put or take on a new challenge up north. Who knows what the future holds for this up-and-coming coach?
