Norwich Metropolis sacks head coach Dean Smith as membership drops to fifth in EFL

Norwich Metropolis, presently taking part in within the second-tier English Soccer League (EFL), has sacked head coach Dean Smith after a 1-2 defeat to Luton City on Boxing Day, which is December 26.

The defeat left Norwich fifth within the EFL factors desk behind Watford, 12 factors adrift of future promotion to the English Premier League (EPL). The membership has began searching for Smith’s alternative in its pursuit of reclaiming the EPL standing.

In addition to Smith, assistant head coach Craig Shakespeare has additionally left the membership. Steve Weaver and Allan Russell have taken over the reins for upcoming matches.

“Because the membership continues to work in the direction of its on-field goals this season, the board believes that it’s the proper time to make this transition,” the membership mentioned in a press release.

“The membership’s remaining teaching workers, led by Steve Weaver and Allan Russell, will take cost of first-team coaching and our upcoming fixtures on an interim foundation,” the assertion added.

Smith joined Norwich in November 2021, changing Daniel Farke on a two-and-a-half-year contract, after Aston Villa sacked him. The 51-year-old failed to save lots of the membership from relegation as Norwich ultimately completed on the backside of the EPL factors desk.