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Brendan Madden

Top Premier League managers pushing for 'coaching transfer window' which would prevent clubs sacking bosses whenever they please

Managers are lobbying for a rule change that would introduce a 'transfer window' for bosses, protecting them from sackings during the season.

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  • Prem coaches push for protected periods
  • Seek to move in line with playing contracts
  • Current season sees fall in number of sackings

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Sun reports that some experienced head coaches are pushing the League Manager's Association to lobby for the rule change that they believe should align management and playing staff.

    A change would restrict managerial changes to specific periods during a season.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    While the idea carries an element of logic it would be a major surprise if clubs in the Premier League or the EFL voted for the introduction of such a rule. With the transfer windows for players well established and administered at an International level it seems extremely unlikely that clubs would give up the right to change their manager at a time of their choosing.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    This season's three changes lies in stark contrast to last season which reached a record-breaking total of 14 manager switches when Javi Gracia was dismissed by Leeds United with four games remaining.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS?

    After Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace departure there are currently no Premier League managers in any imminent danger of losing their job, although things can change very quickly in football's modern era.