Philippe Clement Set to Take Charge as Norwich City’s New Head Coach
Norwich City is preparing to name Philippe clement, formerly the manager of Rangers, as their new head coach. The club is expected to finalize the appointment shortly.
Background on Norwich’s Coaching Search and Candidate Updates
In their quest for a replacement for liam Manning, Norwich initially explored options including John Dahl Tomasson, ex-manager of Sweden’s national team, and Gary O’Neil. Though,Tomasson exited talks after failing to reach terms with the club.
Simultaneously occurring, negotiations with Gary O’Neil stalled without significant progress. sources indicate that while O’Neil remains interested in coaching opportunities, he prefers to wait for a more fitting role before committing.
Clement’s managerial Career Highlights and Recent Performance
Since leaving Rangers in February 2024, Clement has been without a managerial position. At his departure time, Rangers were trailing Celtic by 13 points in the Scottish Premiership with only 11 games left in the season. Despite this difficult situation domestically, he successfully guided Rangers into the Europa League round of 16.
Clement was temporarily replaced by Barry Ferguson before Rangers appointed Russell Martin followed by Danny Röhl as permanent managers. his tenure at Ibrox lasted just under 500 days-making him one of their shortest-serving permanent bosses-but he maintained an remarkable win percentage above 60% during that period.
Prior to his spell at Rangers,Clement achieved significant success in Belgium’s top flight: securing back-to-back league titles with Club Brugge during the 2020-21 season and winning another championship with Genk two years earlier.He also managed AS Monaco for eighteen months until mid-2023.
Catching Early Appearances: Watch Most of Clement’s Initial Matches on Sky Sports+
- november 22: Birmingham City (Away), kickoff at 3pm
- November 25: Oxford United (Home), kickoff at 7:45pm – live on Sky Sports+
- november 29: Queens Park Rangers (Home), kickoff at 3pm
- December 6: Watford (Away), kickoff at12:30pm – live on Sky Sports+
- December9:Sheffield United (Away), kickoff at7:45pm – live on sky Sports+
- < strong >December13 :southampton (Home ), kickoff12 :30 pm – live on Sky Sports Football
- < strong >December20 :Preston North End(Away ), kickoff12 :30 pm – live on Sky Sports+
- < strong >December26 :Charlton Athletic(Home ), kickoff3 pm – live on Sky Sports+
The Impact This Appointment Could Have On Norwich City’s Championship Campaign
The Canaries are banking on Clement’s wealth of experience managing elite European clubs as they strive for betterment amid stiff competition this Championship season. his proven ability suggests potential tactical refinement and mental resilience within a squad seeking steadiness following recent managerial upheavals.
“Hiring someone like Philippe who has clinched multiple league titles abroad could be a game-changer,” remarked an insider familiar with Norwich’s strategy.< /blockquote>
This decision aligns with an increasing trend among English second-tier teams recruiting internationally experienced coaches-a path previously taken by clubs such as Swansea City when appointing Graham Potter which ultimately led them back into top-flight football through innovative approaches.
A New Era Dawns For Both Club And Coach Alike
If confirmed soon as anticipated,fans can look forward to observing how swiftly clement adapts his coaching philosophy within English football while aiming to bring stability after recent disruptions under former managements.With six out of eight opening fixtures broadcast via major platforms like Sky Sports+, supporters will have ample chances throughout late autumn into winter months aheadto witness these exciting developments firsthand .
