LONDON: Struggling Championship club Norwich named former Rangers boss Philippe Clement as their new manager on Tuesday following the sacking of Liam Manning.
Clement, dismissed by Scottish Premiership club Rangers in February, faces a tough task, with the former Premier League team second from bottom of the English second tier.
Manning, appointed in June, lasted just 17 games — the Canaries lost all of their home league and cup matches under his leadership.
“I’m really excited by this story and opportunity,” said former Belgium international Clement, 51, who has signed a contract until 2029.
“I’ve known of this club for a long time and, whilst we are not in a good moment at this time, we are excited to work together with the players and staff to turn things around.”
Norwich, who have taken just nine points from 15 games in the Championship, travel to face Birmingham on Saturday.
Norwich appoint ex-Rangers boss Clement as manager
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Norwich appoint ex-Rangers boss Clement as manager
- Manning, appointed in June, lasted just 17 games
- “I’m really excited by this story and opportunity,” said former Belgium international Clement
Champions League: Barcelona travels to Newcastle as round of 16 gets underway
- Spanish champions travel to St. James’ Park for the first leg, with coach Hansi Flick leaving his players in no doubt about what’s at stake
Barcelona faces Newcastle as the Champions League round of 16 gets underway on Tuesday.
The Spanish champions travel to St. James’ Park for the first leg, with coach Hansi Flick leaving his players in no doubt about what’s at stake.
“It’s one of the most important moments of the season and we are all ready for it,” he said.
Five-time European champion Barcelona hasn’t won the Champions League since 2015 and has had to watch on as its fiercest rival Real Madrid has dominated the competition.
Flick delivered the Spanish title last season, but his team was knocked out of the Champions League at the semifinals stage. He is aiming to improve on that this time around.
“What I can say is everything here in Barcelona is great,” he said. “I’m here 1 1-2 years and I’m enjoying every single day working with this fantastic team, with these fantastic players, with this staff around.
“Now we are building this club also for the future. This is what we want to do.”
Liverpool travels to Galatasaray on Tuesday and Bayern Munich is away to Atalanta.
Atletico Madrid hosts a Tottenham team that is fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
