Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere oversaw Norwich City’s final two Championship games of the season.
Wilshere was appointed interim boss of the Canaries in late April after Johannes Hoff Thorup was sacked by the East Anglian club.
The ex-Gunner led Norwich to a hard-fought draw away at Middlesbrough, before finishing the season with an emphatic 4-2 victory over Aaron Ramsey’s Cardiff City at Carrow Road.
Norwich finished the season in 13th place in England’s second division and will now weigh up their options before deciding who takes the club forward on a permanent basis.
Jack Wilshere not in contention to become Norwich’s permanent manager
Wilshere was named a Norwich coach earlier this season, leaving his post as Arsenal’s under-18s boss to pursue a coaching career at senior level.
The 33-year-old impressed in his time at Hale End, with many young players citing him as being key to their development.
He would’ve hoped to have been rewarded for his cromulent end-of-season efforts for Norwich with the full-time gig, but it appears the Norfolk outfit weren’t prepared to take a risk on a man with minimal experience in the dugout.
According to John Percy of the Telegraph, Norwich have informed Wilshere that he’s not in contention to take the permanent role at Carrow Road.
The Championship side are still conducting their managerial search, and are yet to make a decision, although they have already ruled out Wilshere.
A significant blow to the former England international, although his two-match experience as head coach will undoubtedly be valuable for his career moving forward.
Where could Jack Wilshere go next?
Arsene Wenger’s disciples are already dispersing across the footballing landscape, with Ramsey taking temporary charge of Cardiff at the end of this season and Cesc Fabregas impressing at Como.
Wilshere will be looking to follow in Fabregas’ footsteps and land a full-time role somewhere.
Given his lack of experience managing a senior team, the Englishman’s options may be somewhat limited at the moment.
Potential suitors would be taking a punt on Wilshere, so his first job is likely to be at a lower level.
A club in League One or League Two may be prepared to take a risk on him, or alternatively, he could decide to move abroad and make a name for himself elsewhere.
There have been few concrete links with specific clubs as of yet.
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