Premier League managers are reportedly advocating for new regulations aimed at making it more challenging for clubs to dismiss them from their positions. According to a report by The Sun, these managers are pushing for rules that would limit sackings to the transfer windows, mirroring the restrictions placed on player transfers.
Top-level managers argue that the current system allows for sackings too easily, and they believe implementing a structure similar to that of player transfers would provide them with greater job security.
The League Managers Association is said to be the target of lobbying efforts by experienced Premier League managers seeking this change.
An anonymous manager emphasized the need for consistency, stating, “Players have contracts and rules that mean they are not moved outside the windows. It should be the same for us.”
In the 2022-23 season, 12 managers were sacked, with Chelsea and Leeds each dismissing two managers. Additionally, two managers left their posts by mutual consent during that season.
While this term has seen a decrease in sackings, with only three managers dismissed so far, the trend remains a concern for many within the league.
The Championship has witnessed six sackings this season, with Sunderland’s Michael Beale and Millwall’s Joe Edwards being the latest casualties. Similarly, League One has seen ten sackings, while League Two has had 13 managers depart, suggesting that club owners have become increasingly impatient compared to previous seasons.
