City sack Gunn - What the hell is going on?

Last updated : 14 August 2009 By Rick Lamb
Norwich City have terminated the contract of manager Bryan Gunn just two games into the new season.

Gunn, who was appointed 'unanimously' by the board in the summer, oversaw a calamitous start to the season when the Canaries went down 7-1 at home to Colchester. The side won 4-0 at Yeovil on Tuesday and were looking forward to tomorrow's trip to Exeter before the bombshell sacking.

David McNally said on the club's website:

"Bryan has worked tirelessly for this Football Club for more than two decades, not least since taking over team affairs back in January.

"However the Board met this week following Saturday's unacceptable record home defeat in our opening league game of the season.

"Our goal this season remains unchanged. We want to be promoted and the next manager of Norwich City will have that as his number one priority. The Board after lengthy consideration unanimously felt a change was in the best interests of all parties concerned, in order to give us the best possible chance of achieving our objectives.

"We'd like to thank Bryan for his honesty and passion for the Club, and for all he has done for us as manager and generally over the years. He has never given of anything other than his best for the Canaries and he will always be welcome at Norwich City.

"Ian Butterworth will take charge of the team for the game at Exeter, with the Board already working on identifying the right man to take the Club forward on a long-term basis."