ALAN PARDEW is the red-hot favourite to be Norwich City’s next manager after Alex Neil was axed.
Pardew has edged ahead of Gary Rowett on the wish list at the Canaries who sacked Neil after a disappointing campaign.
And the former Crystal Palace chief is willing to take on the challenge of leading Norwich back to the big time and repeating his feat of winning promotion at some of his previous clubs.
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Pardew is desperate for a return following his axing by Palace and a drop into the second tier with an ambitious club is the best way of getting back on the map.
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Rowett is also keen on the post but Pardew has the better CV and that will leave the former Birmingham City manager waiting on another vacancy coming along.
The club broke the news on their website, revealing in a statement that Neil has been relieved of his duties.
It read: “Norwich City can confirm manager Alex Neil’s contract has been terminated with immediate effect.
“The board has taken the tough but unanimous decision, believing it is in the best interests of the club for a new manager to be in place through a crucial summer transfer window and into next season.
“The directors would like to place on record their sincere gratitude to Alex for all of his hard work and for the fantastic achievement of guiding us to the Premier League in 2015, via a memorable play-off final success against Middlesbrough at Wembley.
“Through tough seasons last year in the Premier League and this year in the Championship, Alex has always given his all to the club and we wish him every success in his future career.
As has been widely reported the board has been conducting a thorough review of the structure of the club. An announcement about the new structure will be made next week.
“The club will not be commenting further at this time, with everyone’s focus on supporting Alan Irvine and the team ahead of tomorrow’s game.”
First team coach Alan Irvine will take charge of the team for tomorrow’s Sky Bet Championship game against Blackburn Rovers at Carrow Road.
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