EPL coaches sacked over two seasons

The English Premier League has seen a dramatic turnover in coach management over the past two seasons. Nine managers have been shown the exit door as clubs scrambled to salvage disappointing campaigns and avoid the drop in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.

The wave of sackings highlights the increasing pressure on Premier League managers to deliver immediate results, as clubs face the twin challenges of fan expectations and financial imperatives.

takes a look at some of the managers who have been sacked in the past two seasons.

1. Erik ten Hag (Manchester United) – Sacked 28 October 2024 after a 2‑1 loss to West Ham, with United 14th in the table.

2. Steve Cooper (Leicester City) – Sacked 24 November 2024 following poor results (two wins in 12 games) with the club hovering above the relegation zone.

3. Gary O’Neil (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – Dismissed 15 December 2024 after a run of poor results and a 2‑1 home defeat to newly‑promoted Ipswich.

4. Russell Martin (Southampton F.C.) – Relieved of his duties on 15 December 2024 after a 5‑0 home defeat at the hands of Tottenham and only one win in 16 games.

5. Julen Lopetegui (West Ham United) – Sacked 8 January 2025 following a poor start to the season despite major summer investment.

6. Sean Dyche (Everton F.C.) – Sacked 9 January 2025 as the club struggled near the bottom of the table.

7. Nuno Espírito Santo – dismissed by Nottingham Forest on 9 September 2025.

8. Graham Potter – sacked by West Ham United on 27 September 2025.

9. Ange Postecoglou – dismissed by Nottingham Forest on 18 October 2025, after just 39 days in charge