LONDON (Reuters) – The dismissals of Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter, by Leicester City and Chelsea respectively on Sunday, means this season has set a new record for Premier League sackings.
The number has now reached a staggering 12 with the previous highest total being 10 which occurred in four separate seasons.
Following is a list of the Premier League managers to lose their jobs this season:
Aug. 30 – Scott Parker (Bournemouth) was dismissed shortly after a 9-0 thrashing by Liverpool.
Sept. 7 – Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea) was dismissed a day after a 1-0 defeat by Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
Oct 2 – Bruno Lage (Wolverhampton Wanderers) lost his job with the club in 18th place in the table.
Oct 20 – Steven Gerrard (Aston Villa) was sacked shortly after a 3-0 loss to Fulham
Nov 7 – Ralph Hasenhuettl (Southampton) was fired after a run of six defeats in nine games.
Jan 23 – Frank Lampard (Everton) left Goodison Park with the club in the relegation zone.
Feb 6 – American Jesse Marsch (Leeds United) lasted a year at Elland Road before being shown the door.
Feb 12 – Nathan Jones (Southampton) was sacked after one win in his three-month tenure after replacing Hasenhuettl.
Mar 17 – Patrick Vieira (Crystal Palace) loses his job after a 12-match winless run in the Premier League.
Mar 26 – Antonio Conte (Tottenham Hotspur) was dismissed after outspoken criticism of the squad and club despite Spurs still being in fourth place.
April 2 – Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City) lost his job the day after his side fell into the relegation zone.
April 2 – Graham Potter (Chelsea) had his short reign terminated with his side down in 11th place.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman)
