More than 200 managers & coaches lost jobs this season, says LMA

BBC Sport Tuesday 26 May 2026, 14:43 UTC 1 min read

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The League Manager's Association (LMA) reported that over 200 managers and coaches lost their jobs during the last season in English football. LMA chief Richard Bevan criticised this trend, stating that the "hire and fire culture" undermines the profession.

Over 200 managers and coaches lost their jobs last season in English football in a "hire and fire culture" which "undermines the profession", says League Manager's Association (LMA) chief Richard Bevan

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