Former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith offered Norwich manager job
Smith was sacked by Villa on 7 November but could now jump straight back into Premier League management.
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Your support makes all the difference.Norwich City have offered Dean Smith the chance to replace Daniel Farke as manager at Carrow Road, the PA news agency understands.
The Canaries have turned to the ex-Aston Villa boss after Frank Lampard pulled out of the running.
Smith was sacked by Villa on November 7 but could now move straight back into Premier League management.
Norwich sacked Farke on 6 November, only hours after the German had overseen the Canaries’ first win of the Premier League season in a 2-1 victory at Brentford.
Smith is expected to make his decision over the weekend but is understood to be keen on a quick return to coaching.
Farke’s spell as Norwich boss was ultimately ended by his side’s chastening 7-0 defeat at Chelsea on 23 October, even though he remained in the job a further two matches.
Smith lost his job at Villa after five straight Premier League defeats, with the Birmingham club’s last victory coming on September 25 with a 1-0 win at Manchester United.