As Leeds United shines in the Premier League, chaos unfolds elsewhere.
Historically, promoted clubs to the Premier League have struggled to stay afloat, but this season sees a different narrative with Leeds, Sunderland, and Burnley making a strong start. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest is facing turmoil, having already gone through two managerial changes.
Ange Postecoglou’s stint at Nottingham Forest was short-lived, with his sacking following a 3-0 loss to Chelsea after just 39 days in charge. This makes him the second shortest-serving Premier League manager, with Sam Allardyce holding the record for his brief 30-day tenure at Leeds United.
Allardyce’s time at Leeds was disastrous, ending in an unceremonious departure amidst a string of unsuccessful appointments. Though his record is one many would prefer to forget, Allardyce’s short-term contract means he dodges the label of being sacked officially.
While Postecoglou closely follows Allardyce’s record, the Australian’s challenging run indicates that the former England manager’s doomed stint at Leeds may remain unmatched in Premier League history.
