PL Managerial Sackings 23/24

[Kashmire Hawker]

Looks like our win v Bournemouth on Saturday, will see The Cherries act and dismiss Andoni Iraola according to the Mail.

Over 2 months in for the first sacking is a lengthy wait, but I suspect they’ll soon fall like 9-pins.

 

[NothingButNeto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1716395263944781861

 

[Flump]

For what it's worth, he's had the dreaded vote of confidence.

 

[wolfgar]

He won’t be back in the dugout if they lose to Burnley next weekend. Thought they were getting the next De Zerbi, but results have been more Terry Connor. Shame that

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

Hopefully he picks up a point or two in next few games to keep him in the role.

I still think we’ll be in the relegation mix over the course of the season, so need as many of the bottom teams looking as weak as possible.

 

[SmokeyGB]

1 players madness could cost him his job and kept one in for a longer period - If they had 11 men on the pitch i think it would have been a draw or possible win for Bournemouth.
They've had the hardest run of fixtures it's been said so the board 'should' give him some time extra (same with GON even though I didn't want him as our Manager).
Problem is the £££ to stay in cause panic after 6/10 games.

 

[wolfgar]

1 players madness could cost him his job and kept one in for a longer period - If they had 11 men on the pitch i think it would have been a draw or possible win for Bournemouth.
They've had the hardest run of fixtures it's been said so the board 'should' give him some time extra (same with GON even though I didn't want him as our Manager).
Problem is the £££ to stay in cause panic after 6/10 games.

Gotta be honest, I didn't think they were up to much even in the first half, and that we could have easily still won that 11 vs 11. Their fixtures have been about as tough as ours and we entered the season with far more upheaval?

 

[SuperGran]

1 players madness could cost him his job and kept one in for a longer period - If they had 11 men on the pitch i think it would have been a draw or possible win for Bournemouth.
They've had the hardest run of fixtures it's been said so the board 'should' give him some time extra (same with GON even though I didn't want him as our Manager).
Problem is the £££ to stay in cause panic after 6/10 games.

I don’t think Bournemouth would have won even with eleven men
Plus it’s the previous 8 games not just that one.

 

[Zico]

1 players madness could cost him his job and kept one in for a longer period - If they had 11 men on the pitch i think it would have been a draw or possible win for Bournemouth.
They've had the hardest run of fixtures it's been said so the board 'should' give him some time extra (same with GON even though I didn't want him as our Manager).
Problem is the £££ to stay in cause panic after 6/10 games.

Our run has been just as hard and we've got eight more points.

 

[Wolf316]

Our run has been just as hard and we've got eight more points.

To be fair we’ve got a much better side.

 

[Zico]

To be fair we’ve got a much better side.

That's not what the Bournemouth fans think!!

 

[SuperGran]

To be fair we’ve got a much better side.

Their manager had a full preseason with his team

 

[brianm]

1 players madness could cost him his job and kept one in for a longer period - If they had 11 men on the pitch i think it would have been a draw or possible win for Bournemouth.

That's total madness. His team were clinging on. They look awful in the middle. The players look desperately unhappy. He looks like he's cracking at the seams.

I don't know why he took on a project with such flagrantly poor operators, but that team was built by imbeciles and they are going nowhere good. FFP problems incoming too by the way...

They might beat the drop because only one of the recently promoted sides is even kind of trying to stay up (tbf burnley are trying they are just terrible), but that project is on life support if not dead.

 

[wolfgar]

Genuinely can't believe Bournemouth have spent £200 million on players in the past 18 months and brought £0 in. They're ****e. And I thought we were a bit daft with our spending

 

[brianm]

Genuinely can't believe Bournemouth have spent £200 million on players in the past 18 months and brought £0 in. They're ****e. And I thought we were a bit daft with our spending

Bournemouth would kill for any of Lemina, Gomes, or Traore. All three are a lot better than anyone they have in the middle defensively (maybe Adams is competitive with them once he gets fit, idk..Scott won't be this season imo).

And Doyle picked them apart.

They also have zero CBs as good as Dawson or Kilman.

So many wingers though.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

A friend of mine supports Sheffield United and he said that Paul Heckingbottom is on borrowed time. There is talk of Chris Wilder returning to Bramall Lane.

 

[Wonder Boyo]

I think he's probably a good manager and is used to playing a certain system and set of tactics that has served him well. He's one of those managers who has a style and won't drop it. However, don't think he has the right players to play the way he wants. If he's going to stick to his guns the players will either have to miraculously change or they are going to sink like a stone. He's just not a pragmatic manager from what I have seen and heard. Maybe the return from injury of Scott will help, along with a number of other players they have out, or maybe they will spend big in January. Personally I can only see them sinking and they will just have to hope they can outpace Sheff United, Burnley and Luton.

 

[roystonwolf]

Hopefully he picks up a point or two in next few games to keep him in the role.

I still think we’ll be in the relegation mix over the course of the season, so need as many of the bottom teams looking as weak as possible.

I'd also settle for him getting the sack, but then getting replaced by Nathan Jones.

 

[brianm]

I think he's probably a good manager and is used to playing a certain system and set of tactics that has served him well. He's one of those managers who has a style and won't drop it. However, don't think he has the right players to play the way he wants. If he's going to stick to his guns the players will either have to miraculously change or they are going to sink like a stone. He's just not a pragmatic manager from what I have seen and heard. Maybe the return from injury of Scott will help, along with a number of other players they have out, or maybe they will spend big in January. Personally I can only see them sinking and they will just have to hope they can outpace Sheff United, Burnley and Luton.

They need outgoings before they can spend any more. Playing in a shoebox doesn't help...but they have also screwed up team construction very badly.

 

[Contrarian]

1 players madness could cost him his job and kept one in for a longer period - If they had 11 men on the pitch i think it would have been a draw or possible win for Bournemouth.
They've had the hardest run of fixtures it's been said so the board 'should' give him some time extra (same with GON even though I didn't want him as our Manager).
Problem is the £££ to stay in cause panic after 6/10 games.

I think we looked distinctly better than Bournemouth all over the pitch, even when a goal behind, when it was 11 v 11 . Factoring in Doc filling in while injured and noticably struggling to move.

Also, seen it reported several times that we had the hardest opening 8 matches, based on opponents finishing positions last season. Bournemouth have snatched failure from the jaws of success and it's one of those where those at the very top should be challenged for their poor decision making. But they won't be, they'll sack the manager, who will then probably do OK at another half-decent Spanish/Portugese club with a better pedigree than Bournemouth , who have spent most of my lifetime at 3rd level and lower.

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

I'd also settle for him getting the sack, but then getting replaced by Nathan Jones.

"Nathan Jones, you've been gone too longgg"

Sorry, I had this uncontrollable urge to burst into song.

 

[JadeWolf]

Genuinely can't believe Bournemouth have spent £200 million on players in the past 18 months and brought £0 in. They're ****e. And I thought we were a bit daft with our spending

They’ve spent a lot on young players with potential. Which is great if they’re joining a strong experienced squad. When they’re basically there to fill the starting XI you’re in trouble. Like Southampton last year.

 

[JadeWolf]

A friend of mine supports Sheffield United and he said that Paul Heckingbottom is on borrowed time. There is talk of Chris Wilder returning to Bramall Lane.

Shame, he seems a really good guy and he’s done a great job there.

 

[brianm]

A friend of mine supports Sheffield United and he said that Paul Heckingbottom is on borrowed time. There is talk of Chris Wilder returning to Bramall Lane.

Don't love this. Wolves playing a team either fighting for their manager's job or with the dreaded new manager bounce.

 

[Monketron]

Looks like our win v Bournemouth on Saturday, will see The Cherries act and dismiss Andoni Iraola according to the Mail.

Over 2 months in for the first sacking is a lengthy wait, but I suspect they’ll soon fall like 9-pins.

Traditionally November is always the start of sacking season. 10 games or so is enough to see how a teams season is going to go and owners aren't going to mess around if they think it's going to go bad.

 

[Sketchead]

Bournemouth vs Burnley is such a big game on Saturday, already at this relatively early stage of the season. Both sets of fans starting to turn on their respective managers. Kompany probably has a bit more credit in the bank.

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Replacing Iraola won't help them much, and I think it's their best chance of staying up.
They always had a tough start too and at least 25 million of the money they spent has only just got fit to play(they knew that would be the case when they spent it)
Problem with Bournemouth is their squad isn't very good and on top of that it isn't exactly a tough ground to play at. I think they will struggle to get better than what they have now.

 

[brianm]

Bournemouth vs Burnley is such a big game on Saturday, already at this relatively early stage of the season. Both sets of fans starting to turn on their respective managers. Kompany probably has a bit more credit in the bank.

Burnley are toothless....but my goodness Bournemouth with Cook suspended are so light in midfield. I don't know what Iraola is going to do about that....Scott is not ready to be a main anchor between fitness and getting to grips with the league.

Kompany needs to show something....he has far fewer excuses than Iraola for me. Bournemouth have had a horror fixture list and their injury problems plus team construction are not nice.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Shame, he seems a really good guy and he’s done a great job there.

He has, but one point from nine games has got those in charge worried. Their next game is at Arsenal, so it could be one point from ten games. Then guess who the Blades have after that…

 

[Willywolf]

He has, but one point from nine games has got those in charge worried. Their next game is at Arsenal, so it could be one point from ten games. Then guess who the Blades have after that…

We know how that scenario traditionally goes…

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

He has, but one point from nine games has got those in charge worried. Their next game is at Arsenal, so it could be one point from ten games. Then guess who the Blades have after that…

The Wolves way dictates a win against unbeaten spurs and a loss against yet to win Sheffield United.
And 1-1 against Newcastle.

 

[Yorkshire Wolf]

Gotta be honest, I didn't think they were up to much even in the first half, and that we could have easily still won that 11 vs 11. Their fixtures have been about as tough as ours and we entered the season with far more upheaval?

Don’t forget the classic “we lost all our best players” too

 

[JohnB]

The Wolves way dictates a win against unbeaten spurs and a loss against yet to win Sheffield United.
And 1-1 against Newcastle.

Always 1-1….although I’d be happy enough this year.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Wilder going back to Sheff Utd rumours

Sheffield United to make Heckingbottom sack decision with Chris Wilder return touted

Sheffield United are set to part ways with manager Paul Heckingbottom if the Blades lose once again at Arsenal this weekend.

www.sheffieldunited.news

 

[SA Wolf]

Always 1-1….although I’d be happy enough this year.

Agree.
Newcastle is potentially a harder match than against Citeh, where we basically had nothing to lose in most people's eyes. Newcastle are flying and in better form than City and scoring goals for fun.
I'd be over the moon with a sneaky win, but take a point now to continue our mini revival.

 

[Kashmire Hawker]

Bump! Heckingbottom set for the axe today.

Sheff Utd set to sack manager Heckingbottom

Sheffield United, beaten 5-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday, are bottom of the Premier League with five points from 14 games.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[The Wolf In The North]

Sheffield United to sack last year's successful manager for being unsuccessful after a lack of financial investment, and to replace him with Chris Wilder, their previous successful manager who was sacked for being unsuccessful after a lack of financial investment. Football in microcosm.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Bump! Heckingbottom set for the axe today.

Sheff Utd set to sack manager Heckingbottom

Sheffield United, beaten 5-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday, are bottom of the Premier League with five points from 14 games.

www.bbc.co.uk

Not a big surprise, and criticising the owners probably didn't help his cause, even though he is right.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Gone.

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1731604105653530823?s=61&t=oHKGj12hVBcK2ZfER6KcNA

 

[Oliwolf44]

Makes our defeat to Sheff Utd look worse and worse. They are absolutely terrible.