'It's a big appeal to come back to Norfolk'

Former Norwich City defender Che Wilson believes the chance to return to the area will be a big attraction for Bristol City boss Liam Manning.

Manning has been lined up for the manager's job at Norwich despite the club ending last season seven places below the Robins, who reached the play-offs.

The 39-year-old is from Norwich and was part of the Canaries academy during his early playing career. His backroom staff equally have links to East Anglia.

"From a footballing point of view, I'm not sure if it was just purely on that that he'd come back, judging from the fact that Bristol City have snuck in the play-offs," Wilson told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"They look to be on the up and Norwich have a somewhat indifferent season, so that's probably a little bit surprising.

"But because of the geographical implications with his family, there's a bigger picture to be looked at. It's obviously a big appeal to come back to Norfolk."

Wilson added: "I think he's going to flourish there and do really well.

"He's in a part of the world he's familiar with, he knows the football club, his family are settled.

"I think it's a win-win for both parties."