The Canaries have sacked their head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup and placed Jack Wilshere in charge for their two remaining games of the season.

Thorup, 36, was brought in in May 2024 as the replacement for David Wagner, who was sacked following Norwich’s playoff defeat by Leeds United last season.

Norwich City can confirm that head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has left the club with immediate effect. Assistant head coach Glen Riddersholm has also left his position.

We would like to thank Johannes and Glen for their efforts during their time at the club.

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 22, 2025

Jack Wilshere will take charge of the first team on an interim basis for our two remaining Sky Bet Championship fixtures.

He will be assisted by Tony Roberts and Nick Stanley. pic.twitter.com/9BheuWfbvF

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 22, 2025

CLUB STATEMENT:

Norwich City have parted company with head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup with immediate effect.

Assistant head coach Glen Riddersholm has also left his position with the club.

“Whilst we made this appointment with a long-term focus and in line with our wider club strategy and direction, unfortunately recent results and performances have deemed it necessary for us make a change.

“I’d like to place on record our sincere thanks to Johannes and Glen. They are both fantastic people who worked tirelessly to help improve and move our football club forward.

“We all wish the two of them the best in the next stage of their respective careers.”

Jack Wilshere, assisted by Tony Roberts and Nick Stanley, will take charge of the first team on an interim basis for our two remaining Sky Bet Championship fixtures of the season.

The club will now progress with its plans of appointing a new permanent head coach in due course.

FAVOURITES TO BECOME NEW NORWICH MANAGER:

Russell Martin – 2/1
Gary O’Neil – 3/1
Steve Cooper – 5/1
Jack Wilshere – 5/1
Sean Dyche – 10/1
Liam Rosenior – 10/1
Steven Gerrard – 14/1
Rob Edwards – 16/1
Luke Williams – 16/1
Nathan Jones – 20/1
Will Still – 20/1

It’s always a shame to concede so early in the game because I actually think we started well. The first five, six minutes of the first half was good, we dominated again and then the first situation of the game where we lose the ball in a critical area, it ends up being a goal.

“The game changed, we had to be chasing a little bit and still be cautious about not opening up space. The goal we scored before half-time gave us a little bit of momentum but not enough.

“We are as frustrated as they [the fans] are. It’s clear that we are in a difficult place of the season where we are struggling. There’s nothing else we can do except keep on going and see if we can get it sorted for the next game that we play. It is a difficult moment, they are frustrated and we are frustrated.

“They lifted us a little bit when we scored that goal just before half-time and we wanted to come out in the second half with some momentum, and use them as a part of momentum but we didn’t create enough and were inviting their pressure too easy.

“It became a game about second balls and direct play instead of us forcing and pushing them back.”

: Well I wasn’t expecting that

: Quite shocked, tbh!!

: Two likeable guys, saw huge glimpses but equally awful lows. Good luck. Russell Martin please.

: This is ridiculous. Genuinely engaging, charismatic personality. Clearly talented & knew how to coach and attack. We’re one of the divisions top scorers FFS. We were worse in Farke’s first season. Should’ve given JHT another summer and seen how next season went.

: Have to say I’m surprised. Performances and results have been shocking but expected a farke like resurrection for next season. Wilshere for next season??

: What a shame, he was doing such a great job!

: absolutely mental decision, showed when the players he has are in the squad it works, bloke gets the club and the fans about how much it means, yes it’s been ugly at the tail end, but needed the summer clearout and start of next year to show his worth

: This is a poor call, don’t care what anyone says, this club will now be in free fall, what’s the point of a new project if a manager gets less than a season, gonna be one manager after another now

: Crazy decision, should have gave him the summer window, people calling for Russel Martin 😭😭😭

: Looking forward to another ‘transition season’ already

: A HUGE step backwards. Should have given him the summer to rebuild what obviously is a squad which has only started it’s transition. He was never able to choose a settled eleven because of injuries and a lack of experienced players – those we had just weren’t up to it any more.

@ABlueHorizon_: I think that’s a poor decision, but if he has lost the dressing room then it’s a cheaper choice than replacing every single dissenting player. I am shocked

@JamesCo78511987: As bad as results had been recently I really was not expecting this

HAVE YOUR SAY –

Have they made the right decision to sacked? Who should they appoint as his permanent replacement? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or tweet us @fan_banter

Have Norwich made the right decision to sack Johannes Hoff Thorup? #ncfc #otbc

— Fan Banter (@fan_banter) April 22, 2025

What ever the circumstances it’s a results business, our performances and results have been terrible, JHT seems like a good fella so good luck to him. As always in these situations the players get off scott free, a few need to have a look at themselves! #Ncfc

— Darren Huckerby (@DHucks6) April 22, 2025