The Canaries have lost eight in a row

Former MK Dons head coach Liam Manning has been sacked by Norwich City after just 17 games in charge.

The 40-year-old took over at Carrow Road in the summer after leaving Bristol City, having narrowly missed out on the Premier League via the Championship play-offs.

But a dismal run of form for the Canaries, with eight consecutive defeats and 11 games without a win, leaves them 23rd in the Championship, with Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester City the final straw for the club.

"We have tried absolutely everything possible to work through this incredibly challenging period but, unfortunately, given the recent run of results and performances, we have been left with no choice other than to make a change at this stage," said sporting director Ben Knapper.

"Liam and his staff worked tirelessly to move our football club forward. They are all fundamentally good people and we wish them the very best in whatever comes next.

“We very much understand the frustration and criticism from our supporters at this stage. So far, results and performances on the pitch haven’t been good enough.

“We accept that responsibility, but it’s now imperative that we start to repair the relationship with our supporters and do everything we can to give them something to get behind.”

Former Norwich midfielder Robert Snograss likened Manning’s plight at Carrow Road to that which another former Dons boss Russell Martin faced at Rangers prior to his sacking last month.

Snodgrass, in an interview with BOYLE Sports who offer the latest football betting, said: “It's similar to what Russell Martin experienced at Rangers. Norwich City in the Championship are known to win. They always do well in the Championship.

“They've been up and down between the leagues. But it was always the same when I was there in terms of believing we can win and that's what happens when you have success or promotions. You still believe that you can win.

“Liam was the under-23s manager when I was at West Ham. I know what he is like. He's passionate about it and would never have wanted them to be in the current position. He knows the pressure that comes with going to a club like Norwich, especially in the Championship.”