Norwich City

But the Canaries, in their second game under interim boss Allan Russell, improved in the latter stages and twice threatened through Adam Idah, only for Bako's ...

Vakoun Issouf Bayo (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Marcelino Núñez (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Post update "We need to be active in the transfer window. "We heard the fans. "It was an open game - a proper game. "From my point of view, we had the better chances. "It was a great result. If you look at the players, not one of them lacked motivation, drive or bravery. But it is a dressing room that needs a lift in confidence. That said, we had enough chances to win it.

Norwich City host fellow relegated side Watford at Carrow Road today hoping to end Allan Russell and Steve Weaver's temporary spell in charge with a…

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Interim head coach Allan Russell spoke to canaries.co.uk following the 1-0 defeat to Watford at Carrow Road in the Sky Bet Championship.

Norwich City sacked Dean Smith with the club fifth in the Championship and 12 points off the automatic promotion spots; sporting director Stuart Webber says ...

"I reminded them, the new manager will be sat watching this game (vs Watford) whether he's here in the stadium or at home on his sofa with a box of Quality Street. "Also, credit to the players. Yes, because we believed in Dean and what he was ultimately trying to do, but then when we put all the factors together when I sat with Dean and spoke to him, it became a decision that we probably felt was in the best interests of the football club and probably of Dean as well at that point." I must credit Allan Russell and Steve Weaver who have done a fantastic job over the last three, four days of reminding the players of that," he added. After that, a nice week leading to the Preston league game." "We also had to look at performances in the main.

Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber has explained how the reaction of Canaries' supporters led to Dean Smith's sacking last week.

Would we have liked to have stuck longer? The top two have got long way away from us in the last few weeks and we’ve got to make sure we stay somewhere near them and if not, certainly not to drop out of the play-off places. It’s difficult for any player in the world to perform like that and unfortunately, Dean didn’t deserve that but that’s what happened.

Saxon Earley has completed a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee to Sky Bet League One side Plymouth Argyle.

Plymouth Argyle are set to announce another signing today and that player is likely to be Norwich City left-back Saxon Earley, according to a report from…

This is one reason why this potential deal would be a positive one. [Earley was set to be sold to a third-tier side for a considerable amount of money](https://hitchin.nub.news/news/local-sport/stevenage-boss-steve-evans-confirms-norwich-city-recall-saxon-earley-to-be-sold-for-a-lot-of-moment-to-top-end-league-one-club-164856), with [Plymouth one side believed to be interested](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/plymouth-argyle-had-bid-rejected-7984736) in luring him away from Carrow Road. It would be difficult to see him being one of the first names on the teamsheet if Schumacher sticks with Bali Mumba on the left-hand side – but Earley could be a great long-term option to have. And it now looks as though he will be adding Earley to his squad, providing another option for the third-tier outfit on the left-hand side as they look to bring in the players needed to keep them in an automatic promotion spot. [Plymouth Argyle](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/category/plymouth-argyle-news/) are set to announce another signing today and that player is likely to be [Norwich City](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/category/norwich-city/) left-back [Saxon Earley](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/tag/saxon-earley), according to a report from [Plymouth Live](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/plymouth-argyle-set-confirm-second-7985756). The 20-year-old was one of the first names on the teamsheet at Stevenage during his loan spell there during the first half of this season, recording 27 appearances in all competitions this term and recording one goal and two assists in the process.

Norwich City are in the process of holding talks with three candidates with David Wagner confirmed to be one of the trio, according to yesterday'

It could be argued that he should have given himself more time off following his tenure at St James’ Park. In terms of compensation, they should be willing to fork out the amount needed to lure a manager to the club because this investment could end up paying dividends for the long term if Smith’s successor proves to be a success. Although it would be ideal for them to make a quick appointment, allowing a new manager to make an impact as quickly as possible, they need to ensure their next manager is the right fit. [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/01/norwich-city-will-hold-talks-david-wagner-step-new-manager-search) have revealed that the Canaries are hoping to have a new manager in place by Thursday. [Norwich City](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/category/norwich-city/) are in the process of holding talks with three candidates with [David Wagner](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/tag/david-wagner) confirmed to be one of the trio, according to yesterday’s report from [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/01/norwich-city-will-hold-talks-david-wagner-step-new-manager-search). Wagner has been linked with a move to Carrow Road and could be a suitable candidate with the ex-Huddersfield Town boss currently out of work and

Norwich City youngster Saxon Earley has completed a permanent move to League One Plymouth Argyle for a fee described as “a lot of money”.

"I just said to him in front of the group, he arrived as a kid and leaves a man. “He is a player with huge potential. During his time with The Boro he made 27 senior appearances, registering two assists and one goal.

Watford manager Slaven Bilic has lamented his club's injury woes after three players suffered hamstring injuries during Monday's 1-0 victory over Norwich ...

“I’m not expecting when we play against Blackpool that we’re going to be in a situation worse than today or even like today, considering that you have to improvise putting a right-back in midfield, putting a kid there or a kid there. “Davis, for example, he has to run 50 yards, 60 yards with a man on his back, which with his weight is not ideal, you are more likely to get injured, which is actually what happened. Sometimes you ask from your team to give more than the maximum, this was like that.

Norwich City's promotion hopes were dealt another blow by Watford, Vakoun Bayo's late winner the difference at Carrow Road.

Bayo (on for Kalu, 29) Asprilla (on for Davis, 64) The second half was slightly less eventful, with openings hard to come by for either side. Ekong (on for Kabasele, 84) The first of those came when Keinan Davis beat Ben Gibson but was halted by Gunn, before Sam McCallum’s block denied Ismaila Sarr from 15 yards. Omobamidele (on for Aarons, 74)

Norwich City parted ways with manager Dean Smith at the end of December and sporting director Stuart Webber said the club 'had to make a change' due to a ...

But when we put all the factors together and when I sat with Dean and spoke to him, it became a decision that we probably felt was in the best interest of the football club and probably of Dean as well at that point." Difficult for the players to perform, any player in the world to perform if it's like that, and I thought Dean didn't deserve that but the fact is that's what happened. Yes because we believed in Dean and what he was ultimately trying to do. "But the atmosphere, especially in the second half, was difficult. Would we have liked to to be honest? "So we felt that could we stick longer?