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04th Dec 2015

25 managers have left their jobs in England already this season – here’s how it compares to previous seasons

Rushed out the door

Tom Victor

It’s tough out there for a manager.

With Steve Clarke being sacked by Reading and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink leaving Burton for QPR, some 25 bosses have now left their jobs with Premier League or Football League clubs since the start of the season.

Normally we’ve had to wait until after Christmas for the milestone to be reached – both of the last two seasons have seen the 25th departure come the day after Boxing Day.

Is it a sign of owners losing patience?

The 25th managerial departure of the season

2015/16 – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – Burton Albion – December 4

2014/15 – Neil Warnock – Crystal Palace – December 27*

2013/14 – Malky Mackay – Cardiff City – December 27

2012/13 – Carl Fletcher – Plymouth Argyle – January 1

2011/12 – Andre Villas-Boas – Chelsea – March 4

* Tony Pulis left Crystal Palace less than 48 hours before the start of the season