Tricky business of football

(FILES) This file photo taken on August 07, 2016 shows Leicester Citys Italian manager Claudio Ranieri gesturing on the touchline during the FA Community Shield football match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium in London on August 7, 2016.Premier League champions Leicester City have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri, the club announced in a statement on February 23, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ian Kington / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

THE sacking of Claudio Ranieri as manager of Leicester City Football Club shocked fans and sport establishments. But the sacking (or resignation) of a football manager or coach of a club is a norm.

It is part of a series of sudden exits by those who have fallen victim to the stress and to the demands on sport management from club owners, fans, stakeholders and sponsors especially.