Managing in the English Premier League remains a major milestone for coaches, but a few have taken it further by handling multiple clubs in the competition.
These managers stand out for their longevity and movement across clubs within the Premier League.
Their careers reflect a pattern where experience in the league often leads to repeated appointments, particularly during periods of transition or relegation battles.
This report highlights five managers who have taken charge of the highest number of Premier League sides, with timelines of their appointments and exits.
Sam Allardyce leads the list, having managed nine Premier League clubs: Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, Everton, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United.
Allardyce began his Premier League journey with Bolton Wanderers in the early 2000s after securing promotion.
He later managed Newcastle United (2007-2008), Blackburn Rovers (2008-2010), West Ham United (2011-2015), Sunderland (2015-2016), Crystal Palace (2016-2017), Everton (2017-2018) and West Bromwich Albion (2020-2021).
Timeline: Leeds United spell (2023)
He was appointed as the manager of Premier League club Leeds United on 3 May 2023, replacing Javi Gracia with four matches left in the 2022-23 season.
Leeds finished 19th and were relegated.
As a result, Allardyce left the club by mutual agreement on 2 June 2023, ending a 30-day spell.
Mark Hughes has managed six Premier League clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City and Southampton.
He started his club managerial career with Blackburn Rovers in 2004 after a stint with the Wales national team.
Hughes moved to Manchester City (2008-2009), Fulham (2010-2011), Queens Park Rangers (2012-2015), Stoke City (2013-2018) and Southampton (2018).
Timeline: Post-Premier League move
Mark Hughes was appointed as the manager of Bradford City on 24 February 2022, marking his first role outside the Premier League.
Roy Hodgson has managed six Premier League sides: Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Watford.
He first managed Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League before coaching across Europe.
On his return to England, he took charge of Fulham (2007-2010), Liverpool (2010-2011), West Bromwich Albion (2011-2012) and Crystal Palace (2017-2021).
Timeline: Return to Crystal Palace (2023)
Roy Hodgson returned to Crystal Palace as their manager on 21 March 2023, replacing Patrick Vieira until the end of the 2022-23 season.
He later managed Watford during their relegation battle.
Harry Redknapp managed five Premier League clubs: West Ham United, Portsmouth, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers.
He had his longest spell at West Ham United from 1995 to 2001.
Redknapp also had two spells at Portsmouth (2002-2004, 2005-2008), alongside stints at Southampton (2004-2005), Tottenham Hotspur (2008-2012) and Queens Park Rangers (2012-2015).
Key achievements
He won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008 and led Tottenham Hotspur to UEFA Champions League qualification.
Alan Pardew has managed five Premier League clubs: West Ham United, Charlton Athletic, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.
He managed West Ham United from 2003 to 2006 before moving to Charlton Athletic.
Pardew later took charge of Newcastle United (2010-2014) and Crystal Palace (2015-2016).
Timeline: West Bromwich Albion spell
He was appointed by West Bromwich Albion in 2017 but was dismissed after a poor run of results.
He has not managed a Premier League club since then.
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