Next Norwich City Manager Odds

Norwich City are on the lookout for a new manager after The Canaries decided to sack Johannes Hoff Thorup after just under a season in charge. The Danish international replaced David Wagner in the summer after a failed promotion push which ended with a sixth-placed finish. Hoff Thorup managed to keep the Carrow Road club in contention to replicate that feat but poor form in recent weeks has made a top-six finish impossible and condemned Norwich to a fourth straight season in the EFL Championship.

An interim coaching setup has been put in place for the last two games of City’s season, led by former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The betting market will change rapidly as the situation to find a new manager develops, with candidates’ odds likely to spike should their name be mentioned in credible reports, and plummet if they are ruled out of the running.

Who Will Be The Norwich City Manager

With Norwich’s recent history as a Premier League and perennial promotion contenders, The Canaries will look to appoint someone with experience in the top flight and someone who can get them back into promotion conversations next season. A few managers who have taken charge in the Premier League this season are yet to find a new job, meaning there are plenty of people who fit this criteria.

Russell Martin

Overview:

The 39-year-old won the playoffs with Southampton last season but was sacked by The Saints in December 2024 as the club look on track to beat Derby County’s record low points total in the Premier League. Has previous Championship experience with Swansea City prior to being appointed by Southampton.

Strengths and Style:

Martin was known for his possession-based approach which came in handy to secure Southampton promotion through a play-off final victory at Wembley over Leeds United. He largely stuck to these principles in the Premier League and could be seen as the main catalyst to being sacked by the South Coast club in December.

Odds Analysis:

Is the favourite due to his previous links to the club, with a nine-year spell playing for The Canaries. Also linked with the Rangers job.

Gary O’Neil

Overview:

Managed in the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC Bournemouth. Has never managed in the English Football League but has extensive knowledge through his playing career. Wolves sacked him in December 2024 as the club were in a relegation dogfight.

Strengths and Style:

Prefers to play without possession and narrowed their lines to force teams to come through the block. Likes to use short passing play feeding into two forwards. However, this was used for two lower-table Premier League sides, and may have a more possession based approach in the Championship.

Odds Analysis:

Also has a playing connection with The Canaries, appearing 55 times across two seasons. Also linked with the West Bromwich Albion and Southampton jobs.

Steve Cooper

Overview:

The second manager to be sacked in the Premier League this season, Cooper was in charge at Leicester City but did not have the backing of the fans from the get-go. Has experience in gaining promotion from the Championship, leading Nottingham Forest to the Premier League through the playoffs and is the one of the most recent managers to keep a promoted side in the top flight for more than a season.

Strengths and Style:

Cooper has been flexible with the way he structured his sides, deploying back three, four and five formations across his career. With Norwich set for a rebuild this summer, he can choose whichever style he feels best with the existing crop of players and any new signings he could make. Cooper says he prefers to dominate possession and win the ball back as quickly as possible.

Odds Analysis:

Has three top six finishes as a Championship manager, two with Swansea City and his successful campaign with Nottingham Forest. Will be out of contention for the Leicester job, meaning less competition should the Canaries choose the Under-17 World Cup-winning boss.

Sean Dyche

Overview:

One of the Championship’s most successful managers, Dyche has two promotions under his belt, one of which coming as champions in 2016/17. Was at Everton until January, when The Toffees brought back iconic manager David Moyes after their season floundered once more.

Strengths and Style:

Defence was the name of the game for Dyche during his Premier League years, making Burnley into one of the most horrible places to go for teams with issues breaking down low blocks. Set-piece goals are a big opportunity for his sides, with pragmatism perhaps the best way to describe his style.

Odds Analysis:

Was not overly impressive whilst at Everton, so may take a chance at bringing a Championship side back into the Premier League. Longer odds as more likely to prefer a Premier League role before committing to a second-tier side.

Rob Edwards

Overview:

Won an unlikely promotion with Luton Town through the Championship playoffs two seasons ago, and The Hatters were the best of the promoted sides in the Premier League that season. Has further Championship experience with Watford. Was sacked by Luton after a disastrous start to the season which has the club fighting for their Championship survival just 48 months after their Wembley triumph.

Strengths and Style:

His Luton Town side were focused on counterpressing sides, but that failed to get them results in the Championship and that led to his dismissal from Kenilworth Road. Used a 5-3-2 formation, but changed his approach between divisions. used two defensive midfielders and a box-to-box player to link up to his strikers.

Odds Analysis:

A long-shot for most jobs, may fancy his chances at a Premier League side due to how close he was to securing survival with Luton Town.

How To Bet On The Norwich City Manager

With Johannes Hoff Thorup now dismissed as manager of Norwich City, the odds markets will come to life to see who the club will appoint as his successor. Here is a guide on how to place your bets on who will be chosen by The Canaries.

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6. Confirm Your Bet: Finalise your bet and place it through the bookmaker.
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Understanding Managerial Betting Markets

There are a few managerial betting markets, most often on which manager is the next to be sacked by a club and which manager will be appointed at a club. The markets are likely to fluctuate as news will break frequently on how secure a manager’s job is and how far a club is in negotiations with a potential managerial candidate. It is always crucial to keep up to date with the latest news from trusted sources to inform your decision making.

Norwich City Managerial History & Trends

Norwich City have often given their managers time to develop in the role but Johannes Hoff Thorup’s departure marks the first time they have sacked a manager after less than 12 months since Bryan Gunn in 2009. This could be ruled down to the change in ownership of the club, with previous custodians Delia and Michael Wynn-Jones being bought out by American businessman Mark Attanasio in October 2024.

Manager	Appointment Date	To	Days in Charge
Johannes Hoff Thorup	30/05/2024	22/04/2025	327
David Wagner	06/01/2023	17/05/2024	497
Dean Smith	15/11/2021	27/12/2022	408
Daniel Farke	25/05/2017	06/11/2021	1626
Alex Neil	09/01/2015	10/03/2017	791
Neil Adams	06/04/2014	05/01/2015	274
Chris Hughton	06/06/2012	06/04/2014	669
Paul Lambert	18/08/2009	02/06/2012	1019
Bryan Gunn	16/01/2009	13/08/2009	209

Frequently Asked Questions

Who’s the favorite to be the next Norwich City manager?

Russell Martin is currently the favourite to become the next manager of Norwich City. The former Southampton man has a near decade of playing experience with The Canaries and has the shortest odds out of all candidates.

Who will be the next manager of Norwich City?

Anyone could be under consideration to be the next manager of Norwich City. The club said it would begin it’s search for a successor to Johannes Hoff Thorup in due course. Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is in caretaker charge of the club for the final two games of the season.

Who would be the best manager for Norwich City?

The best manager for Norwich City would be someone with previous experience in promotion from the Championship, and someone ideally with relative success in the Premier League. all five candidates mentioned in the list fit that description

Who is the longest serving manager at Norwich City?

Ken Brown is the longest serving manager at Norwich City, and was in charge of the club from 1980 to 1987. He took charge of 367 games, and had a win percentage of 40.7%.

Which Norwich City manager has the best record?

Ken Brown can also be seen as the club’s most successful managers, winning the League Cup in 1985 and the Second Division title in 1986. Daniel Farke won the Championship title twice. Norman Low had the best win percentage of any permanent manager, with 50.0%.

How often do Norwich City change their manager?

Norwich City normally give their managers one season and a half in the job at least before changing manager. Just three in recent history have failed to reach that mark in Bryan Gunn, Neil Adams and Johannes Hoff Thorup