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.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Opinion , football

   

Next In Letters

Should we blame it all on plastic?
Cultivating good mental health starts from young
Working on safeguarding cross-border data transfer
There are economic benefits from waste
Climate’s effects on work
Small initiatives can help solve manpower problems
Removing fuel subsidy a discriminatory act
Call for open court proceedings not misplaced
Awaiting Labour Day with high expectations
Partners in strengthening reading habits

Others Also Read