New Bristol City head coach is from Norwich and has family connections but denies being a Canaries supporter despite his past as a youth team player at the club. He went on to play for Ipswich and several non-league teams in Norfolk and Suffolk. He then moved into coaching, working at West Ham and the academy at Portman Road before becoming the manager of the Belgian club Lommel. He had successful stints at MK Dons and Oxford before joining Bristol City last month.
Manning has fond memories of Norwich from his childhood, but he claims there is no added incentive for him to win against them. He refused to reveal which team he does support but made it clear that it is not Norwich. Norwich City is traveling to Ashton Gate for a game, hoping to regain some positivity after a poor run of form in the Championship. However, Manning is focused on preparing his team for the game, and remains uninterested in Norwich’s expectations. He told his players that they can win matches at their level if they perform to their full capability.
The new Bristol City head coach, who denied being a supporter of Norwich despite his connections to the city, is preparing for a game against Norwich. Manning has fond memories of his childhood in Norwich, but is solely focused on helping his team win and is not concerned with Norwich’s mood or expectations. His energy is focused on making sure his team performs to their full potential. The head coach has experience with Norwich from his youth and will be facing them in an upcoming match.
