Norwich City hold talks with Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill about taking over at Carrow Road
NORWICH CITY have held talks with Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill about taking over at Carrow Road.
The Championship side have been on the lookout for a new boss since the sacking of Alex Neil in March, with Alan Irvine taking over the reins until the end of the campaign.
Reuters Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill has held talks with Norwich City[/caption]
The Canaries wanted an immediate return to the top flight after relegation in 2016, and no wins in five and chance of reaching the play-offs under Neil prompted change.
BBC Radio Norfolk report O’Neill is one of several candidates in talks with new Sporting director Stuart Webber, who has been heading up the recruitment of Neil’s replacement.
Getty Images Michael O’Neill picks up his MBE at Buckingham Palace in February[/caption]
PA:Press Association Norwich still to replace Alex Neil who was sacked in March[/caption]
Reuters Michael O’Neill took Northern Ireland to Euro 2016 their first major tournament for 30 years[/caption]
O’Neill, 47, has seen his stock rise recently after leading Northern Ireland to the last 16 at Euro 2016, their first major tournament for 30 years.
The former Shamrock Rovers boss signed a new four-year-deal with the Irish FA in March 2016.
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A release clause of £750,000 is in place if a Premier League side wanted to recruit him, but it’s understood the fee is lower for any Championship outfit keen.
O’Neill was linked with Leicester City after Claudio Ranieri’s sacking in February, saying he could be “tempted” but insisted he was not “actively seeking” a new role.
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