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Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure

Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure

Summary

This article discusses the pressure football managers face when their teams do not perform well. It highlights recent cases in the Premier League where managers like Thomas Frank and Oliver Glasner are under scrutiny due to poor results and strained relationships with their clubs and fans. The article explores how results, finances, and fan support influence managerial job security.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Frank, Tottenham's manager, is under pressure due to a series of poor results.
  • Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace claims to feel "abandoned" after his team's 10-game winless streak.
  • Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to a title, faced boos from fans after a draw with Burnley.
  • Chelsea fired Enzo Maresca on January 1, and Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim early in 2026.
  • Managers often get sacked when teams perform poorly due to financial risks and fan discontent.
  • Everton and Leeds made managerial changes to avoid financial losses and relegation.
  • Fans' reactions at games can significantly impact managerial job security, as seen with Nottingham Forest's former manager Ange Postecoglou.

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