In 2024, several high-profile football managers faced the axe as underperformance and strategic shifts led to managerial changes across major leagues.
Here are some of the notable dismissals
- Erik Ten Hag (Manchester United): Ten Hag was sacked on October 28, 2024, after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United left United 14th in the Premier League. His tenure, which began in 2022, saw inconsistent results and failure to secure a top-four finish, leading to his departure.
- Steve Cooper (Leicester City): Cooper’s tenure ended on November 24, 2024, after a 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea, with Leicester in 16th place and struggling to avoid relegation.
- Gary O’Neil (Wolverhampton Wanderers): O’Neil was dismissed on December 14, 2024, following a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town, leaving Wolves in 19th place with only two wins from 16 matches.
- Russell Martin (Southampton): Martin was sacked on December 14, 2024, after a heavy 5-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, with Southampton struggling in the Premier League.
- Mark Robins (Coventry City): Robins was unexpectedly relieved of his duties on November 7, 2024, after a 2-1 loss to Derby County. His dismissal came as a surprise, given his successful tenure with Coventry.
- Wayne Rooney (Plymouth Argyle): Rooney’s brief stint at Plymouth ended on December 31, 2024, after securing just four wins in 23 league matches. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities saw them at the bottom of the Championship.
- Alessio Dionisi (Sassuolo): Dionisi was sacked on February 25, 2024, after failing to replicate earlier successes, leading to a managerial change at Sassuolo.
- Roberto D’Aversa (Lecce): D’Aversa was dismissed on March 11, 2024, after a string of poor results in Serie A left Lecce struggling.
- Maurizio Sarri (Lazio): Sarri was sacked on March 13, 2024, after disappointing results that failed to meet Lazio’s expectations.
- Ryan Lowe (Preston North End): Lowe’s tenure ended early in the 2024-2025 season due to unsatisfactory results.
- Neil Critchley (Blackpool): Critchley was sacked during the 2024-2025 season after a series of poor performances, following a successful promotion with Blackpool.
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