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Alex Neil sacked as Norwich City manager

Norwich City Football Club has confirmed manager Alex Neil's contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

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Gary Rowett: Derby make approach for Norwich target

Gary Rowett is the red hot favourite to take over at Derby. Credit: PA

Derby County have reportedly made an approach to Gary Rowett to become their new manager.

The former Birmingham City boss is among the favourites for the Norwich City job, but it's understood that Derby are hoping to beat the Canaries to his signature after sacking Steve McClaren last night.

Rowett used to play for Derby and still lives in the area, so Norwich may face a losing battle to convince him to join them instead.

In a recent poll on the ITV News Anglia website, Rowett was the man the majority of Norwich fans wanted to replace Alex Neil - earning 39% of the vote.

Ex-Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is still the favourite with the bookies to take over at Carrow Road, although it's not believed that he is a candidate currently being considered by the Norwich board.

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