Frank Lampard believes a love-hate mentality, fuelled by social media and akin to politics, is behind the whirlwind nature of managerial changes in the Premier League and that the situation will calm down only if expectations of those in the dugout become more “reasonable”.
Twelve permanent managers in the top flight have been sacked this season, starting with Scott Parker by Bournemouth in August through to Graham Potter by Chelsea this month. On Monday came the dismissal of a caretaker manager when Cristian Stellini left Tottenham after only four games.
