Norwich Hold O'neil Talks In New Manager Search

Norwich person held talks pinch Gary O'Neil arsenic they hunt for a caller manager.

The Canaries met pinch O'Neil, who played for nan nine betwixt 2014 and 2016, earlier this week arsenic they measurement up their recruitment process.

Liam Manning was sacked connected Saturday pursuing a last-gasp 2-1 conclusion by Leicester City, and they person mislaid of their 8 games astatine Carrow Road this season.

The consequence near nan Canaries 23rd successful nan Championship.

Norwich are owed to speak to different contenders complete nan adjacent 48 hours.

Manning hit O'Neil to nan occupation successful nan summer, joining from Bristol City, but nan the nine person kept their lines of connection unfastened pinch nan erstwhile Wolves boss.

O'Neil pulled retired of nan moving for a astonishment return to Molineux past week, having concerns astir nan existent suitability of nan club.

And Wolves are expected to name Middlesbrough leader Rob Edwards, a erstwhile subordinate and coach astatine Molineux, this week.

O'Neil, who has besides managed Bournemouth, has been retired of activity since being sacked by Wolves past December.

The erstwhile midfielder made 55 appearances for Norwich, winning promotion to nan Premier League via nan play-offs successful 2015.