English Football League: Norwich City sack coach Dean Smith

LONDON: Norwich City, currently playing in the second-tier English Football League (EFL), has sacked head coach Dean Smith after a 1-2 defeat to Luton Town on Boxing Day.

The defeat left Norwich fifth in the EFL points table behind Watford, 12 points adrift of future promotion to the English Premier League (EPL). The club has started looking out for Smith's replacement in its pursuit of reclaiming the EPL status.

Besides Smith, assistant head coach Craig Shakespeare has also left the club. Steve Weaver and Allan Russell have taken over the reins for upcoming matches.

"As the club continues to work towards its on-field objectives this season, the board believes that it is the right time to make this transition," the club said in a statement. Agencies

Also Read:  EPL: Leaders Chelsea hammer Norwich 7-0

Also Watch: