Norwich's McConville 'grateful' to former boss Thorup

Ruairi McConville made his Northern Ireland debut in December

Norwich City defender Ruairi McConville says he has a lot to thank former boss Johannes Hoff Thorup for.

The Danish coach was sacked by the Canaries last week following a run of just one win from 10 Championship games.

Northern Ireland international cConville made just his second start of the season in Saturday's goalless draw at Middlesbrough having been signed by Thorup from Brighton & Hove Albion in February.

"It's my first experience of something like this happening but I'm forever grateful to Johannes because he brought me here, gave me the opportunities and taught me a lot in the short space of time I was with him," McConville told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"We all have a respect that he had his way - we all know how tough it is in this league and unfortunately it didn't go our way at times but we didn't stop fighting and wanted it as much as anybody.

"Every single player on the pitch (against Middlesbrough) had something to play for - we all want to go on and do good things and it starts with performing on the pitch."

Norwich finish their season at home to relegated Cardiff on Saturday (12:30 BST) and can finish anywhere between 12th and 17th.