Amorim sacked, Rosenior hired: Are sporting directors bigger than the manager?
We're only 6 days into 2026 and already Ruben Amorim, Enzo Maresca and Wilfried Nancy have lost their jobs. Chelsea have even appointed a new manager in Liam Rosenior.
First lesson of the year, you take on the club hierarchy when your results aren’t up to scratch - you lose. So, should Premier League clubs be looking for a "head coach" or a "manager"? How involved should managers be in human issues facing players? And if they have all the power, should sporting directors front up to the media more like in Europe?
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