Philippe Clement's quest for the Championship Manager of the Month award remains unfulfilled, as the Norwich City head coach was once again overlooked for the accolade despite his team's impressive resurgence. This marks the second consecutive month in which Clement has been nominated but ultimately missed out. Read more about Kovacevic Targets Third Clean Sheet as City Face Blades.
Clement's recognition for February stemmed from an outstanding run, where he guided the Canaries to four victories out of five matches, alongside securing a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. However, the award went to Southampton's Tonda Eckert, whose leadership has revitalised the Saints, propelling them back into play-off contention with an unbeaten streak that earned one more point than Norwich during the same period. Read more about Mundle-Smith Shines as Norwich Battle Injury Crisis.
Alongside Clement, the nomination list featured Millwall's Alex Neil and Coventry City’s Frank Lampard. Yet, Eckert's significant turnaround at St Mary’s Stadium captured the attention of the judging panel. This recent oversight leaves Norwich City still awaiting recognition for their manager, with the last coach to receive such an honour being Daniel Farke in 2018. Previous winners from the club include Nigel Worthington (December 2005) and Neil, who claimed the trophy in February 2015 and September 2016. Read more about Forson's Return Boosts Norwich as Injury Woes Persist.
Since taking charge in November, Clement has undeniably altered the trajectory of Norwich's season, steering the club away from the brink of crisis. After a challenging start that saw the team accumulate only nine points, he has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, leading Norwich to secure eight wins in their last ten league matches. This impressive run has propelled the Canaries to 15th place in the league, establishing a comfortable eight-point buffer above the relegation zone.
As supporters of Norwich City reflect on the progress made under Clement's management, there remains a collective hope that recognition will soon come for a manager who has successfully revitalised the club's fortunes this season. The Canaries' next challenge will be to build on this momentum and continue their ascent in the league.