Norwich appoint ex-Rangers boss Clement as manager

By AFP
November 19, 2025
Brugge’s head coach Philippe Clement and Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola gesture from the touchline during their Champions League Group A match at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, England, in 2021. — AFP
Brugge’s head coach Philippe Clement and Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola gesture from the touchline during their Champions League Group A match at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, England, in 2021. — AFP 

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.