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NORWICH, England -- Norwich sacked manager Chris Hughton and his backroom staff Sunday and replaced him with former player Neil Adams in a bid to keep the club in the Premier League next season. The decision came a day after a 1-0 home loss to fellow struggler West Bromwich Albion, which left Norwich in 17th in the Premier League standings, just five points above the relegation zone after losing four out of its last six matches. Four of the teams remaining five games are against Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal -- by far the toughest run-in of any of the relegation-threatened teams. Norwich said in a statement it parted ways with Hughton and his staff "to give the club the maximum chance to secure the points required between now and the end of the season to ensure retention of our Barclays Premier League status." The 48-year-old Adams was promoted from his previous post as under-18 coach. He played 206 matches for Norwich between 1993 and 1999, having won the league with Everton in 1987. "To say that I am delighted to have been offered the opportunity of managing Norwich City Football Club would be a massive understatement," Adams said. "People know what this club means to me, and so it goes without saying that we will be doing everything possible to ensure that we maintain our top-flight status for next season. "These final five games will be a huge test for us, and everyone must step up to the mark. But with the full backing of these magnificent Norwich supporters we will have every chance of achieving our objective." Hughton guided the Canaries to 11th place last season, and Norwich said "he has represented the club with dignity throughout his tenure." 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But in the aftermath a 115-91 pounding of the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey insisted it was still invaluable for evaluating the depth of his team early in the season. gilbert arenas wizards jersey .ca. In addition to the game being aired in its entirety on CTV Two Vancouver Island and TSN.ca, TSN2 will also have coverage of Whitecaps FC immediately following NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400. Bradley Beal Wizards Jersey . The squad is expected to be divided into 23 players with seven back-ups, although FIFA regulations require only a 30-man provisional squad to be named by May 13.NASHVILLE – His career as a Nashville Predator was over in less than thirty minutes. Not exactly bursting with sentimental feelings, Matthew Lombardi makes an odd return to the state of Tennessee on Thursday night. The 29-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Predators in the summer of 2010, but suffered a concussion in just his second game with the club, never to play in Music City again. "All in all, it was a pretty weird year to say the least," Lombardi told the Leaf Report, ahead of Thursdays matchup at Bridgestone Arena. "I did have a bit of an experience there, but nothing too emotional or anything like that." It was over after 29 minutes and 39 seconds, 34 shifts to be exact. Four nights after his Nashville debut – a 4-1 over Anaheim – Lombardi would suffer a concussion at the United Center in Chicago, his career with the Predators over before it started. His health and future very much in question, Nashville saw little choice but to move the Montreal native in the summer, sending him to Toronto for Brett Lebda (salary relief) and Robert Slaney in a package that also included Cody Franson. Against all odds and expectation, Lombardi triumphantly returned to start the regular season, scoring the shorthanded winner in a 2-0 opening night victory over Montreal. It was a remarkable early peak on a comeback that has seen its fair share of expected waves along the way. Without a concrete training camp to fall back on – he played in only one exhibition game – Lombardi has been forced to shake off the rust of a year-long absence on the fly, a tall task in any league let alone the NHL. "You dont just turn the switch on," he said. "I wish it was that easy. Its not. Its a good league obviously. Its different for everybody, but I feel like Im making progress." The Leafs have seen flashes of the player who scored 19 goals and 53 points with Phoenix in 2009-2010. Theyve seen him utilize what is unquestionably his greatest asset – speed – more and more often and at more advantageous times. Exploiting that speed and the opportunities it creates will help to grow an offensive game that remains hidden beneath the surface; Lombardi has just two goals and six points through the first 18 games. "I definitely feel like I want to contribute," said Lombardi, who has gone the last nine games without a goal, but chipped in with an assist on Tuesday night. "Obviously hasnt been there consistently this year, but I definitely want to build back into that. I feel like I can still do that. Its just getting back to being consistent and helping the team." The Leafs could certainly use his help. With firepower beyond Phil Kessel (13 goals) and Joffrey Lupul (9 goals) in very short supply and Mikhail&nbbsp;Grabovski and Clarke MacArthur suddenly down with injuries, the Leafs are hunting for goals anywhere they can find it.dddddddddddd. While not expected to chip in consistently, some production from the bottom two lines would help to balance the waters offensively. Over the last nine games, the bottom six forward group has managed to create just three goals, two by Joey Crabb and one from Mike Komisarek, initiated by the efforts of Lombardi and Crabb. While hes not yet returned to past levels of performance, Lombardi could eventually provide a kick-start to the Leafs third line with an intriguing blend of speed and intelligence. "Im starting to feel like theres some positive things," he concluded with optimism. "Ive just got to stick with it. The good thing is I know I can be better." -- Tim Connolly should provide an immediate boost offensively with Grabovski sidelined for at least the next two weeks with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Connolly is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Predators after missing four games with an upper-body injury. "Feel good, ready to go," said Connolly. "Im able to take a full stride and shoot fully. I wasnt quite there Monday. Just feels good to be ready to go and get back in the lineup." Connolly – one goal and four points – will skate with new linemates in Nashville, likely paired with the struggling Nikolai Kulemin and still goal-searching Matt Frattin. Kulemin has gone eleven games without a goal and has just two so far this season, while Frattin remains on the hunt for his first in the NHL. With impressive vision and creativity, Connolly could help to jump-start the two struggling scorers. Tyler Bozak remains with the continually efficient Kessel and Lupul. -- Franson is the other former Predator set to make a return. The B.C. native played his first two NHL seasons in Nashville, but has thus far been limited to just four games of action with the Leafs, the seventh defenceman on a crowed blue-line. "I wouldnt say Im frustrated or anything like that," said Franson. "Its a bit of a tough spot, but what can you do." The Leafs are likely to dress seven defencemen against the Predators, giving Franson an opportunity to make an impression against his old club. "Every games a chance for me to prove something to people," he said. "When youre in a situation Im in youve got to take advantage of every opportunity you get and try and leave a good impression out there, whether youre going back in the lineup the next night or not." The 24-year-old has been the victim of tough circumstance in the last two games hes dressed; the Leafs were shelled 6-2 in Boston on October 20th, pounded 7-0 at home two weeks later. ' ' '
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