5 h. ago What is the closest to the end of a season a manager has been sacked? | The Knowledge

Plus: who has the most Premier League appearances without ever playing a match abroad, and moreMail us with your questions and answers“Cardiff sacked Omer Riza with only three league games remaining,” notes James Robinson. “Has a manager ever been sacked so close to the end of the season?”Norwich and West Brom saw Cardiff and raised them – perhaps “lowered them” is the better phrase – by getting rid of Johannes Hoff Thorup and Tony Mowbray, respectively, with two league games remaining (while QPR are also trying to get in on the act). They join a list that includes Egil Olsen (Wimbledon, 1999-2000), Alan Smith (Crystal Palace, 2000-01), Roberto Mancini (Manchester City, 2012-13), Steve Lovell (Gillingham, 2018-19), Nigel Pearson (Watford, 2019-20; because of Covid he was sacked on 19 July), Max Allegri (Juventus, 2023-24), Miguel de la Fuente (Real Ávila, 2024-25; replaced by Víctor Valdés). Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hearts search for sixth manager in six years: why Neil Critchley was sacked, win rate, Hibs record

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4 d. ago Blackburn Rovers' Wayne Rooney stance clear as Man United legend linked to new job

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4 d. ago Barry Ferguson in powerful next Rangers manager vow as he shows self awareness and makes one thing abundantly clear

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5 d. ago Jose Mourinho's response speaks volumes amid shock Leeds United links

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3 w. ago Relegated Southampton sack Ivan Juric after 107 days as manager

Juric has overseen one league win since December arrivalDanny Röhl thought to be a leading candidate to come inSouthampton have sacked Ivan Juric after 107 days in charge, with the club at risk of recording the lowest points tally in Premier League history. Saints were relegated on Sunday after defeat at Tottenham.Juric replaced Russell Martin in December but failed to fashion an uplift in results, with the 49-year-old winning only one league match, at Ipswich in February. Saints have lost seven of their past eight top-flight matches. Continue reading...

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last month Premier League manager overlooked as Jurgen Klopp hires his ex

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