Next Norwich Manager Odds: Swans Loss Piles More Pressure On Beleaguered Manning
Liam Manning is starting to look like a dead man walking after his Norwich team slipped to a fifth successive defeat at the weekend.
Two goals from Zan Vipotnik gave Swansea a 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon to leave the Canaries second from bottom in the Championship, two points from safety.
Manning continues to skate on thin ice, and betting sites have placed Russell Martin and Gary O'Neil at the head of the market to take over at Carrow Road.
The former Bristol City boss is concerned by the number of soft goals his team are conceding, adding: "Forget formations, systems, structures, if you turn it over in such an easy manner and such an open way you're going to get punished... and we keep doing it."
Will he be in the dugout to rectify matters for Saturday when then they take on Hull at Carrow Road where they have lost all five matches this season?
Here, Gambling.com looks at the contenders to be the next Norwich manager.
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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, Saints ended up with the second lowest points total in the Premier League under Martin, who was sacked last December following a 5-0 defeat by Tottenham
His reputation has clearly taken a knock 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 remains at 7/5 to get the job should Manning leave.
O'Neil Waiting Patiently
O'Neil made 51 appearances for Norwich between 2014 and 2016, and now finds himself towards the head of the market to replace Manning.
His ability to manage is unquestionable, and he could be the man to guide Norwich back to the Premier League.
The 42-year-old has plenty of experience coaching in the top flight, having managed at Bournemouth and, most recently, Wolves.
O'Neil has been waiting patiently to make the step back into management, and is just 8/5 with betting apps for the Carrow Road vacancy.
Next Norwich City Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Russell Martin | 7/5 | 41.7% |
Gary O'Neil | 8/5 | 38.5% |
Mark Robins | 3/1 | 25% |
Michael Skubala | 4/1 | 20% |
Dave Challinor | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Michael Carrick | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Steven Gerrard | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Ralph Hasenhuttl | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Michael Beale | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Stoke Boss Robins In The Running
Mark Robins (3/1) is being touted as a possible replacement for Manning.
The former Norwich player has made a decent start to the season at Stoke, who are inside the play-off spots, so it would be a surprise if he were to swap the Potters for the Canaries.
The 55-year-old did an impressive job with Coventry during two spells in charge, leading them to promotion from League Two and League One.
He would be a popular appointment with Norwich fans, but can they tempt him away from his current position?
Challinor Could Be The Answer
Stockport County boss Dave Challinor has emerged as a surprise contender to replace Manning at Carrow Road, priced at 9/2 with bookmakers.
The former Hartlepool and Fylde manager has built a strong reputation for success in the lower leagues, combining tactical discipline with attacking football.
His promotion-winning experience and leadership qualities have caught the attention of many bigger clubs, who could view him as a forward-thinking appointment.
Challinor has his Stockport side in the hunt for promotion from League One, but would surely find the Norwich job too good to turn down.
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 was the next boss to take the hotseat at Carrow Road.
Carrick is priced at 5/1 with football betting sites.
Elsewhere, Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala is 4/1, while Steven Gerrard, who recently turned down Rangers, is 6/1.
Ralph Hasenhuttl (8/1) and Michael Beale (12/1) are both outsiders for the job.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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