Isaac Romero of Sevilla FC is in action during the pre-season friendly match between Sevilla FC and Al-Ittihad Club at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville, Spain, on July 26, 2024. (Photo by Jose Luis Contreras/Dax Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Jack Wilshere takes first senior management role as ’embarrassing’ Championship club sack boss
Jack Wilshere is poised to take his first steps into senior football management at the age of just 33 having previously spent time in charge of Arsenal’s youngsters
Jack Wilshere will take charge of Norwich City for their final two matches of the season. The former Arsenal and England star, 33, will take charge after manager Johannes Hoff Thorup was dismissed in the light of recent form dubbed “embarrassing” by striker Josh Sargent.
“Jack Wilshere will take charge of the first team on an interim basis for our two remaining Sky Bet Championship fixtures,” the club wrote on social media. “He will be assisted by Tony Roberts and Nick Stanley.”
Norwich confirmed the departure of Hoff Thorup and assistant Glen Riddersholm on Tuesday. The Canaries sit 14th in the Championship and lost their last league game away at Millwall.
“Whilst we made this appointment with a long-term focus and in line with our wider club strategy and direction, unfortunately recent results and performances have deemed it necessary for us make a change,” Norwich’s sporting director Ben Knapper said.
“I’d like to place on record our sincere thanks to Johannes and Glen. They are both fantastic people who worked tirelessly to help improve and move our football club forward. We all wish the two of them the best in the next stage of their respective careers.”
