Norwich consider shock move for Watford manager Tom Cleverley, 35, after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup
WATFORD boss Tom Cleverley is a shock name on the Norwich shortlist to fill their managerial vacancy.
Cleverley, 35, has made a good start to his career as a gaffer after his surprise call to
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Tom Cleverley is being eyed by Norwich bosses for the vacant managerial role
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Johannes Hoff Thorup was sacked by the Canaries earlier this month
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Jack Wilshere was put in interim charge until the end of the season
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And they may appeal if they decide he is their first choice.
Cleverley was appointed Watford boss last year and has led the Hornets to 13th in the table.
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He was given a
Johannes Hoff Thorup was axed by the Canaries following a 3-1 Easter Monday defeat to Millwall.
The Dane failed to launch a promotion bid at Carrow Road with Norwich 12 points off the playoffs.
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was
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"It's never a nice feeling when that happens, and actually it was my first time experiencing it as a coach.
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"We've had a few bad results, and you get a feeling about the atmosphere not being great and the environment.
"But listen, I was behind the manager, we were all behind the manager.
"We were all trying to help him get some results and get some performances, and then all of a sudden you get a phone call and things change really quickly.
"I got a phone call on Tuesday morning after our game on Monday, maybe at 10am.
"I made my way to the training ground and I've been there ever since!"
Wilshere's side earned a point on the road at Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.
The 0-0 stalemate put a big dent in Boro's own playoff hopes, setting up a showdown with 6th-placed Coventry on the final day.
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