Liam Manning has praised the "incredible spirit" of Norwich fans in his first public comments since being sacked by the club.
The 40-year-old departed Carrow Road after just 17 games in charge on Saturday following a seventh successive home defeat, which left City floundering in the Championship relegation zone.
In a statement released by the League Managers Association, Manning spoke of his pride at managing his hometown club, praised Canaries fans for their "outstanding support" and thanked the staff and players, but made no direct reference to the club's hierarchy.
He said: "I look back on being appointed head coach of my hometown club with great pride.