Barnwell expects Worthington to return
League Managers’ Association (LMA) chief executive John Barnwell has backed Nigel Worthington to bounce back from his sacking by Norwich and paid tribute to the Canaries for the way they have handled his departure.
The Irishman had his contract terminated by City after Sunday’s 4-1 home defeat to Burnley, bringing to an end his near six-year stint at the club.
Worthington reports he has nothing but good memories of his tenure, claiming he went into work every day “with a smile on my face”.
Barnwell has no doubts Worthington, who succeeded in his ambition to take Norwich into the Premiership but failed to keep them there, will be back.
The LMA chief said: “Norwich City is a very upright football club. We wish all football clubs dealt with things like Norwich City have.
“They appreciate what Nigel Worthington did for the club but they reluctantly decided it was time to make a change.”
