Safe or Not? The 08-09 Manager Sack Race
Last season the manager sack race got a bit ridiculous with many managers under severe pressure and some getting fired despite being backed in the transfer window and a few dismissed without being given a full season to show what they could do at the club.
New owners and heightened expectations (both a product of more money pouring into football) make it more likely for a manager to be fired - which is why the likes of Ferguson and Wenger are rare exceptions.
The 08/09 season will see a few managers get sacked before May 09 and many others come under pressure (we’re seeing it start right now with Curbs, Ince, Hughes, Hodgson and Moyes already under speculation). To paint an accurate picture (and part of our season preview) we’ve rated the 20 Premier League managers on how likely they are to get the sack this season.
Written by Ahmed Bilal. 24 comments





