“Norwich Fans Want Him Out! Liam Manning Finally Responds to Brutal Sack Calls”

Pressure Mounts on Norwich City Boss Liam Manning After Derby Defeat to Ipswich

Norwich City’s difficult start to the season took another hit on Sunday as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against fierce rivals Ipswich Town, increasing pressure on head coach Liam Manning.

The Canaries conceded early to a Cedric Kipre strike but responded swiftly through Oscar Schwartau.

However, Ipswich regained control with goals from Jaden Philogene before the break and Jack Clarke later sealed the win. It marked Ipswich’s first East Anglian derby victory since 2009 — a bitter blow for Norwich and a major setback for Manning.

Norwich brought Manning in from Bristol City with hopes of pushing for Premier League promotion, but after just 11 games in charge, sections of the fanbase are already calling for change. Speaking to BBC Radio Norfolk, Manning acknowledged the scrutiny he’s under.

“I’m under no illusion,” he said. “When you consider the second half of last season, the changes made in the summer — there’s a huge amount of work to do.

I’d have loved to hit the ground running, play attractive football, win games, and build a strong rapport with the fans, but we haven’t managed that yet.”

Manning admitted that the expectations of modern football leave little room for a slow start:

“It’s the nature of the industry now.”

What’s Going Wrong at Norwich?

A key issue is the team’s inability to involve key attacking players — particularly striker Josh Sargent. In the recent loss, Sargent had just 31 touches, the joint-lowest on the pitch alongside Ante Crnac, despite playing the full 90 minutes.

Most of the possession was concentrated in the backline and among defensive midfielders like Pelle Mattsson and Kenny McLean.

While Sargent did manage two shots, the lack of service has clearly hindered his impact. Norwich’s struggles to connect with their creative players have resulted in limited scoring chances and a disjointed attacking identity.

There’s also a broader concern about the direction of the team. Without consistent results or a clear playing style, fans are struggling to engage with the current project — and with the manager himself.

How Does Manning’s Start Compare to His Time at Bristol City?

So far, Manning’s Norwich tenure has produced 3 wins, 2 draws, and 6 defeats from 11 matches. For comparison, his first 11 games at Bristol City saw 4 wins, 3 draws, and 4 defeats — including a rough patch of seven losses in ten games.

Despite early challenges at Ashton Gate, Manning eventually found success, guiding Bristol City to the Championship play-offs in the 2024/25 season and departing with his reputation intact.

This history suggests that Manning may need time to implement his ideas and get the best from his squad. However, with modern football demanding instant results, it’s unclear whether the Norwich board — or the fans — will give him that luxury.