Summary
A recent event highlights the challenges of managerial longevity in professional football. Many managers are being let go more quickly now, with job tenures averaging under two years, especially in England's top divisions. The article also advises young coaches to consider international opportunities.
Key Facts
- Martin O'Neill, a manager, reached 1,000 professional games with Celtic.
- The League Managers Association has a Hall of Fame for managers who achieve 1,000 games.
- Only 40 managers belong to this group, including well-known figures like Sir Alex Ferguson.
- From January 2013, 56% of new managers have not secured another managerial job after their first role.
- The average tenure for a football manager in England is now one year and nine months.
- The Premier League offers slightly longer tenures, averaging over two years.
- The article suggests young coaches might find better long-term prospects in coaching abroad, such as in Scandinavian countries.
