Norwich City’s loss to fellow relegation-scrappers West Bromwich Albion has spurred the board room into action, and the run from Premier League relegation will happen without Chris Hughton, who’s been sacked in favor of youth coach Neil Adams.
The former Newcastle United and Birmingham City boss has endured a season far below expectations that sees the Canaries in 17th place with five matches to play. They have a frightful run in, but also have a five-point lead on 18th place Fulham.
NORWICH City can confirm Chris Hughton, Colin Calderwood and Paul Trollope have parted company with the Club with immediate effect – and former Canary winger and FA Youth Cup-winning coach Neil Adams has been appointed as First Team Manager.The Norwich City Board has taken the decision to give the Club the maximum chance to secure the points required between now and the end of the season to ensure retention of our Barclays Premier League status.
The job will be Adams’ first head coaching post after a strong playing career that included an English First Division title with Everton in 1987. His thoughts on being named boss for the final five matches:
“To say that I am delighted to have been offered the opportunity of managing Norwich City Football Club would be a massive understatement.“People know what this club means to me, and so it goes without saying that we will be doing everything possible to ensure that we maintain our top-flight status for next season.“These final five games will be a huge test for us, and everyone must step up to the mark. But with the full backing of these magnificent Norwich supporters we will have every chance of achieving our objective.”
Hughton was the only active black manager in England’s top five divisions, and had spoken out on the matter. Norwich’s next match is against Fulham, and could perceivably alter both club’s fortunes, or keep both on their separate paths to safety and the drop, respectively.
