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.

Aston Villa were cruising at 2-0 up with 10 minutes to go but Smith's side collapsed to a remarkable 3-2 defeat

After a promising start to the campaign, one observer has advised Dean Smith on the three players he needs to build his side around

A report claims Smith is fighting for his future at Villa, with a date having been set on when the popular boss could be axed

The Villa boss feels he has better squad depth this season and their current predicament is showing why that is important

Aston Villa look set to have their wishes disregarded and could be severely impacted for their upcoming fixtures

The boss was relieved to beat Newcastle and hopes the performances will improve over time.

The Villa boss was not happy with how his side attacked their opening day fixture against newly-promoted Watford

Fans will see a fresh line-up at Villa Park over the next ten months and one man has tipped them to shine.

The boss wants to end the season on a high and his side can have a big say in the race for the top four.

Palace twice came from behind to beat Villa 3-2 on Sunday, with Smith disappointed with his side's second-half display.

Time just might be up for Nuno Espirito Santo at Wolves and his agent Jorge Mendes has a sensational plan up his sleeve

The midfielder will not face Liverpool after a setback but will be fine for England’s charge this summer.

Smith knows his players will face a wounded animal on Sunday - and also has words of comfort for under-fire Portuguese firebrand Mourinho

The Villa boss was speaking after his side conceded a 94th minute equaliser at Newcastle to miss out on moving up the table