Dean Smith

Smith, who has been out of work since leaving Norwich earlier this year, will oversee the final eight games of the campaign following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers last week

If appointed, the 52-year-old will be tasked with dragging the Foxes out of the relegation zone, with the former Premier League champions currently second-bottom of the table

Smith had been in charge for 13 months, having taken over following the departure of Daniel Farke in November last year

Dean Smith is the Championship manager most in danger of being sacked next, and TEAMtalk's insider has revealed what will determine Norwich's decision

The boss was a happy man after seeing his men down the Canaries and wants the same level of commitment until the final day of the season.

Defeat against Aston Villa last week confirmed the Canaries would be returning to the Championship after just one season in the top flight

The Canaries boss also blames a lack of goal-getters in his squad and reminds what it took to stay up with conquerors Aston Villa before

Norwich boss Dean Smith is looking at his former club Aston Villa for at least a couple of signings this summer, TEAMtalk understands.

Smith has revealed his shock at losing the Aston Villa job, and namechecked three players whose absences contributed towards his downfall.

The manager was left frustrated by the result and the manner in which his side conceded the goals.

A shock victory means the Canaries are now just seven points behind 17th placed Everton, with Smith not ready to give up just yet

Norwich boss Dean Smith hit out at decisions that went Leeds' way at Elland Road, but admitted that the Canaries can have no excuses

Sunday's clash is a huge game in the battle to avoid the drop - and Dean Smith has sent Leeds a warning ahead of the six-pointer

The Canaries suffered yet another defeat and the boss did not hold back in his thoughts on the contest.

The manager expects a big improvement in the coming weeks after another damaging defeat.