Mick Dennis article Why NA got the gig............. Neil Adams was handed a three-year contract after a week in which talks with former Cardiff manager Malky Mackay stalled. Neil Lennon, who resigned as Celtic manager earlier in the day, had been linked with Norwich since watching them in the FA Cup match at Fulham last season but was not a serious contender at any stage. Gianfranco Zola, who declared his interest in the job earlier this week, was considered but discounted. He was sacked by both West Ham and Watford. As is always the case, others had their agents sound Norwich out, but it became a two-horse race between Mackay and Adams. Norwich thought Mackay was stalling to see what other vacancies might become available and, after the criticisms of Hughton, Mackay’s reputation for pragmatic football was a worry. Meanwhile, Adams’ position was strengthening. While the appointment is not universally approved, it appears at least partially justified if there were no other candidates.
I have also been reading the Pinkun Forum this morning, it seems many are not happy with the appointment. If he does not get off to a good start in August, or we are not in the top half of the league in December, you can bet the feelings are going to be known once again.
