Chief executive David McNally has suggested Norwich could move swiftly to replace Chris Hughton if their Premier League status is threatened.

Wes Hoolahan is not leaving Norwich and nor is Chris Hughton – just as long as the manager keeps the club out of relegation trouble, that is.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has spoken of his admiration for Ireland’s Wes Hoolahan — but stressed the midfielder is Norwich’s player.

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Norwich manager Chris Hughton is likely to step up his bid to resolve the future of captain Grant Holt after securing goalkeeper John Ruddy on a new four-year-deal at Carrow Road.

Grant Holt will wait until he has talked with new Norwich manager Chris Hughton before deciding on his future, according to the striker’s agent.

New Norwich manager Chris Hughton has made it his first mission to keep hold of wantaway captain Grant Holt.

Norwich plan to scour the continent for their new manager after Cardiff boss Malky Mackay dropped out of the reckoning today.

Norwich have revealed they are yet to agree financial compensation with Aston Villa after Paul Lambert’s switch to the West Midlands club was confirmed today.

Norwich chief executive David McNally has revealed the club are in the process of looking for a new manager as Paul Lambert looks set to move to Aston Villa.

Norwich chief executive David McNally has refuted reports that the Canaries have made an approach to Celtic for manager Neil Lennon.

Norwich have been dealt another blow after captain Grant Holt reaffirmed his intention to leave Carrow Road ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season.

Oldham captain Dean Furman has called for “heavy action” to be taken against anyone found guilty of abusing team-mate Tom Adeyemi.

The abuse suffered by Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi in last night’s 5-1 FA Cup third round defeat to Liverpool at Anfield was an “absolute disgrace”, according to his captain Dean Furman.

Fulham have announced managing director David McNally is to leave the club, and will cease “all his duties and responsibilities with immediate effect”.

Fulham have announced a four-year kit supply deal with Nike, ending their association with Airness after just one season of a three-year deal.

This one is for the kiddies, though why the makers thought it would be greeted with wild enthusiasm remains a mystery.

In the Northern elections, the count centre at Newtownards will witness some of the top battles between pro-Agreement and anti-Agreement unionists.