Next Norwich Manager Odds: The Main Contenders To Replace Sacked Liam Manning
Liam Manning's troubled reign as Norwich manager was finally brought to an end at the weekend following a 2-1 loss against Leicester.
A seventh successive home defeat left the Canaries mired in the relegation zone, four points from safety a third of the way into the season.
Former City players Gary O'Neil and Russell Martin are the co-favourites on betting sites to fill the vacancy, but there are several candidates snapping at their heels.
Manning only joined the club in the summer after a successful spell with Bristol City, but failure to win a game since the end of August resulted in his dismissal.
The club's sporting director Ben Knapper said: "We have tried absolutely everything possible to work through this incredibly challenging period but, unfortunately, given the recent run of results and performances, we have been left with no choice other than to make a change at this stage."
Here, Gambling.com looks at the main contenders to replace Manning.
Norwich City can confirm that the club have parted company with head coach Liam Manning.
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) November 8, 2025
Assistant head coach Chris Hogg and first-team coach analyst James Krause have also left the club.
O'Neil In Driving Seat
Gary O'Neil recently turned down the chance to become manager of Wolves, but he is now in the running to coach one of two of his former clubs - either Norwich or Middlesbrough.
Ten years ago, O'Neil was on the bench for the Canaries' 2-0 victory over Boro in the Championship play-off final and he went on to make 29 appearances for the club in the Premier League in the following season.
As a manager, he kept Bournemouth in the top flight after replacing Scott Parker and did well under difficult circumstances at Wolves until he was sacked last December.
O'Neil is the 2/1 joint-favourite on football betting sites to get back into the dugout at Carrow Road.
Martin Looking To Bounce Back
Martin endured a torrid time in charge of Rangers this season, eventually getting the sack after a poor run of results amid supporter unrest.
Although he oversaw Southampton's promotion via the Championship play-offs, the Saints ended up with the second-lowest points total in the Premier League era, and he was sacked last December following a 5-0 defeat by Tottenham.
His reputation has clearly suffered after a good start to his managerial career, but he could be tempted to return to a club he represented over 280 times as a player.
Martin is also 2/1 to get the job with the Championship strugglers.
Next Norwich City Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Gary O'Neil | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Russell Martin | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Daniel Farke | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Brendan Rodgers | 4/1 | 20% |
Michael Carrick | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Michael Skubala | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Marek Papszun | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Carlos Corberan | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Steven Gerrard | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Will Still | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Robbie Keane | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Ralph Hasenhuttl | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Struggling Farke Could Make City Return
Under-pressure Leeds manager Daniel Farke is now 5/2 third favourite to make a dramatic return to Norwich.
The German famously twice led City to the Premier League in 2019 and 2021, but the club were immediately relegated on both occasions.
Farke is in danger of that happening for a third time after Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest left United just a point clear of the relegation zone.
The former Borussia Monchengladbach boss remains at Elland Road for now, but fans are growing increasingly disillusioned with Farke and a change could be made during the international break which could pave the way for a return to Norwich.
🎙️ Daniel on today's defeat at the City Ground pic.twitter.com/p3oBYyEk4r
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 9, 2025
Rodgers In The Reckoning
Brendan Rodgers is looking for a new job after his return to Celtic ended in acrimonious circumstances.
The former Liverpool and Leicester boss fell out with the board over its failure to improve the squad during the summer transfer window and resigned in October.
Rodgers won the Scottish Premiership title four times with Celtic and the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021, so he has a successful CV.
It should also not be forgotten that the Northern Irishman was at the helm when Swansea were promoted to the Premier League via the Championship play-off final 14 years ago.
Carrick Could Shine At Carrow Road
Despite having been sacked by Middlesbrough in the summer, Michael Carrick is still considered to be one of the brightest young managers in England.
The former Manchester United midfielder did an impressive job at the Riverside during his three-year tenure, leading them into the play-offs and to an EFL Cup semi-final.
He could be the ideal match for a club such as Norwich, and fans would likely be happy if he were the next boss to take the hot seat at Carrow Road.
Carrick is priced at 5/1 for the City job.
Skubala Heads Outsiders For City Vacancy
There is a big gap between the top five and the rest of the contenders which is headed by Michael Skubala at 16/1.
The former Leeds caretaker manager appears to be settled at Lincoln, who missed out on a League One play-off spot in Skubala's debut season on the final day of the 2022/23 campaign.
Although the Red Imps finished 11th last season, they remain inside the top six despite a patchy run of form.
Elsewhere, Rakow Czestochowa manager Marek Papszun, who has never coached outside his native Poland, and Valencia's former West Brom boss Carlos Corberan are both 16/1.
Ex-Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is 20/1, the same price as former Southampton managers Ralph Hasenhuttl and Will Still.
Former Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane has won titles in Israel and Hungary with Maccabi Tel Aviv and current club Ferencvaros respectively, and is also 20/1 to land the Norwich post.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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