Ben Knapper to start early as Norwich City Sporting Director after run of poor results

Stuart Webber is set to leave his role earlier than expected

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 7th Nov 2023

Ben Knapper is to start his new job as Norwich City Sporting Director early as the Canaries attempt to turn the corner on a run of poor results.

David Wagner's side are winless in six after a 3 - 1 home defeat to Blackburn Rovers over the weekend.

Outgoing Sporting Director Stuart Webber was initially set to leave his role at the end of the year, but Knapper will now take over from next Monday (November 13).

It means Webber's last game in his position will be the Championship fixture against Cardiff City this Saturday (November 11).

Knapper is currently loan manager at Arsenal, a role he has held for the past four years.

In a statement on the Norwich City website the board wrote:

"(We) would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Stuart for his hard work and dedication to the club over the last seven years, a period during which he oversaw two EFL Championship titles and promotions to the Premier League, as well as a transformation of the club’s facilities at the Lotus Training Centre."

"Continued progress on and off the pitch is what everyone at Norwich City wants and expects.

"The board acknowledges the frustration and concern in the club’s recent on-field performances, but it remains together in its commitment to supporting its players and staff through this challenging period.

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