Next Norwich Manager Odds: Jon Dahl Tomasson Fancied For Canaries Role
Liam Manning's troubled reign as Norwich manager was finally brought to an end 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.
The original market had seen a number of managers battling for favouritism on betting sites, but Jon Dahl Tomasson's price has been slashed in recent days, making him a strong favourite to take over at Carrow Road.
Manning had 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 leading contenders to get the top job at the Championship club.
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.
Tomasson Close To Appointment?
Tomasson is hugely popular in the betting to replace Manning, and is now the 1/3 favourite with most betting apps to be Norwich's next manager.
The Dane has only been out of work since being sacked by the Sweden national team in October, but it looks like he will be making a quick return to the dugout at Carrow Road.
Tomasson endured a difficult time in charge of the Swedes, earning just one point in four World Cup qualifying games, including a 1-0 defeat to Kosovo.
A former Newcastle United player, he has experience in Championship management, having led Blackburn to seventh place in the 2022/23 season.
O'Neil A Popular Option
Gary O'Neil recently turned down the chance to become manager of Wolves, but he is now in the running to take over at Carrow Road.
Ten years ago, O'Neil was on the bench for the Canaries' 2-0 Championship play-off final win, and went on to make 29 appearances for the club in the Premier League 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 was the favourite on football betting sites at one stage, but is now 3/1 in the market.
Wicky Enters The Running
Raphael Wicky has emerged as one of the more intriguing names in the market, with his tactical reputation attracting attention as Norwich consider their next move.
His experience developing young players and implementing possession football would align well with the club’s long-term plans, making him a credible candidate.
Wicky represents the kind of progressive, modern coach Norwich have been drawn to in the past, and he could be the perfect fit for the Canaries.
The Swiss coach is currently priced at 8/1 in the betting market.
Next Norwich City Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Jon Dahl Tomasson | 1/3 | 75% |
Gary O'Neil | 3/1 | 25% |
Raphael Wicky | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Daniel Farke | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Brendan Rodgers | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Will Still | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Bo Svensson | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Marek Papszun | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Michael Carrick | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Steven Gerrard | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Robbie Keane | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Michael Skubala | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Ralph Hasenhuttl | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Struggling Farke Could Make City Return
Under-pressure Leeds manager Daniel Farke is now 12/1 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 with 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 soon.
Rodgers In The Reckoning
Brendan Rodgers (20/1) 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.
Still A Chance For Will
Will Still was highly regarded before taking over at Southampton in the summer, but things didn't go quite to plan.
Much was expected from the Saints under his stewardship, but he was fired after just two wins out of 13 Championship games.
Despite this, the former Reims and Lens boss is still highly regarded as a coach and could be in the running to take over at Norwich.
Still is another candidate whose odds are on the drift, going from 8/1 to 20/1 in the next Norwich manager betting odds.
Norwich Next Five Fixtures
November 22 | Birmingham (A) |
November 25 | Oxford (H) |
November 29 | QPR (H) |
December 6 | Watford (A) |
December 9 | Sheffield United (A) |
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 25/1 for the City job.
Papszun An Unknown Entity
Marek Papszun may not be a household name, but he is reportedly in the running for the Norwich job.
The Pole has only managed in his home country to date, but he has won plenty of silverware and is highly regarded.
It would be a risky move for the Norwich board to hire the 51-year-old, who is priced at 25/1 to get the job.
Solskjaer And Svensson Among Outsiders
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been on the lookout for a job since being sacked by Besiktas in August.
The Norwegian's CV is not outstanding, but he still has admirers and is 16/1 to get the Norwich job.
Danish coach Bo Svensson (25/1) is another manager looking to get his career back up and running after a disappointing spell at Bundesliga club Union Berlin, while Michael Skubala can be backed at 33/1 to swap Lincoln City for Norwich.
Ex-Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is also 33/1, the same price as former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
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 another 33/1 shot to replace Manning.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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