Conte’s departure sets record for managerial changes in PL season

Antonio Conte’s departure from Tottenham was the 11th in the Premier League in England this term, a record for in-season managerial changes.

The Italian’s exit by mutual consent was announced by the club on Sunday evening, with his assistant Cristian Stellini placed in charge until the summer.

Here is a look at this season’s departures.

August

Scott Parker took Bournemouth to promotion last season but did not even see out their first month back in the English Premier League (EPL) after a 9-0 defeat to Liverpool.

September

A shock UEFA Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb prompted Chelsea to dismiss Thomas Tuchel.

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Brighton boss Graham Potter was lured to replace him.

October

Wolves moved on from Bruno Lage early in the month, before Steven Gerrard was dismissed by Aston Villa.

November

Southampton’s struggles saw Ralph Hasenhuttl sacked and replaced by Nathan Jones.

January

Everton’s ongoing relegation fears cost Frank Lampard his role at Goodison Park.

February

Leeds United ended Jesse Marsch‘s unhappy spell in charge before, a week later, Jones became the second Saints casualty of the season after just three months in charge.

March

Crystal Palace sacked Patrick Vieira after a 12-match winless run before Conte‘s increasingly fractious relationship with Spurs came to an end.