Dean Smith

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bali Mumba of Norwich City arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland youngster reacts after winning double award James Copley

NORWICH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Dean Smith, Manager of Norwich City acknowledges the fans prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Southampton at Carrow Road on November 20, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland starlet labelled 'one for the future' by former manager James Copley

Norwich are set to appoint David Wagner as the club’s new head coach, the PA news agency understands.

Championship rivals Norwich City make manager decision PA

PETERBOROUGH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Bali Mumba of Peterborough United challenges Moses Obubajo of Queens Park Rangers during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Peterborough United and Queens Park Rangers at ABAX Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Peterborough, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland star's future uncertain after Championship manager sacking James Copley

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Steve Bruce the manager of Sunderland and Sam Allardyce the manager of Blackburn Rovers look on during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland at Ewood park on October 18, 2010 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Two former SAFC managers handed outside chances of bagging Norwich job James Copley

Norwich City have sacked Dean Smith as manager (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Sunderland’s rivals Norwich City sack Dean Smith as manager Joe Buck

Sir Alex Ferguson and Sam Allardyce watch on from the stand following the FA Youth Cup Final match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

Allardyce pins Villa sackings on £100m problem after Steven Gerrard departure

LUTON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Nathan Jones, Manager of Luton Town gives his team instructions during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion at Kenilworth Road on July 31, 2021 in Luton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Rivals could lose manager as Championship team suffer injury blow James Copley

NORWICH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Dean Smith, Manager of Norwich City acknowledges the fans prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Southampton at Carrow Road on November 20, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Dean Smith praises Sunderland fans and delivers O'Nien penalty verdict James Copley

Alex Neil and Martin Canning. Picture by FRANK REID

Martin Canning set to take charge of SAFC's match against Norwich Joe Nicholson

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin. Picture by FRANK REID

The predicted SAFC team to face Norwich Joe Nicholson

Academy of Light.

Alex Neil's press conference pushed back ahead of Norwich fixture Joe Nicholson

Dean Smith, Norwich City manager. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images).

Norwich City boss reveals team news ahead of Sunderland game Richard Mennear

Marcelino Nunez celebrates with Josh Sargent of Norwich City. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

The inside track on Norwich Joe Nicholson

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Former Sunderland defender Michael Gray and now Radio pundit, looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on August 17, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Micky Gray makes Championship predictions with surprising Sunderland call James Copley

New Norwich City manager Dean Smith. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

New Norwich City boss Dean Smith has this strong message for Newcastle United

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith and striker Ollie Watkins. (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 'hopeful' key man will return in time to face Newcastle United Jordan Cronin

Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on February 13, 2021 in Brighton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Aston Villa will be missing this key player for Newcastle United clash Liam Kennedy