Jack Wilshere Takes Charge As Interim Manager Of Norwich City Following Thorup's Sacking

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Norwich City has appointed Jack Wilshere as interim manager after parting ways with Johannes Hoff Thorup. The decision follows two consecutive losses over Easter, where Norwich fell 5-3 to Portsmouth and then 3-1 to Millwall. This poor form extended their winless streak to five matches, leaving them 14th in the league, 13 points adrift of playoff contention.

Thorup's tenure saw Norwich winning only 13 out of 44 Championship games, resulting in a win rate of 29.55%. Despite scoring the second-highest number of goals in the league with 67, they conceded 66 times, highlighting defensive issues. During his time, the team averaged just 1.2 points per game.

Wilshere, who joined as first-team coach last October, will lead Norwich for their final two matches. They face Middlesbrough on Saturday and conclude the season against Cardiff City on May 3. Sporting director Ben Knapper stated that although Thorup's appointment was intended for the long term, recent performances necessitated a change.

The managerial change at Norwich is part of a broader trend in the Championship this season. Thorup is the third manager to be dismissed since Easter weekend, following Omer Riza from Cardiff and Tony Mowbray at West Brom. In total, 14 out of the league's 24 clubs have changed managers this season.

The club had been close to playoff positions before their recent slump in form. Wilshere’s temporary leadership aims to stabilise performances as they wrap up their campaign. His assistance team includes Tony Roberts and Nick Stanley.

This managerial shift reflects ongoing challenges within Norwich City as they seek stability and improved results in future seasons.