The 10 Worst Managers in Premier League History

Ranking: The 10 Worst Managers in Premier League History

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Ranking: The 10 Worst Managers in Premier League History

The 10 Worst Managers in Premier League History

Hassan Abdulsalam 11:31 - 25.12.2023

Their stories are a testament to the high stakes and pressures of managing in one of the world's most competitive football leagues.

Here's a comprehensive article detailing the ten worst managers in Premier League history, highlighting their clubs and notable performances.

The managers are ranked based on various criteria, including their win percentages and the impact of their tenure on the clubs they manage.

The list, compiled from multiple sources, provides a deep dive into each manager's stint in the Premier League.

Steve Wigley (Southampton & Manchester City)

Despite having experience with youth teams and a stint at Aldershot Town, Wigley struggled in the Premier League. His time at Southampton was particularly challenging, with only one win in 14 matches. At Manchester City, his performance was slightly better, but not enough to avoid making this list​​​​.

Steve Wigley
Steve Wigley Steve Wigley

Bob Bradley (Swansea City)

Bradley made history as the first American manager in the Premier League but, unfortunately, couldn't translate this milestone into success. His brief tenure at Swansea City saw him win only two of 11 games.​​

Bob Bradley (Swansea City)
Bob Bradley (Swansea City) Bob Bradley (Swansea City)

Felix Magath (Fulham)

Known for his successful time at Bayern Munich, Magath's methods could have translated better in the Premier League. His time at Fulham was marked by just four wins in 20 matches and some unconventional treatment methods​​.

Felix Magath (Fulham)
Felix Magath (Fulham) Felix Magath (Fulham)

Egil Olsen (Wimbledon)

Olsen's tenure needed to be more detailed in the sources, but his inclusion in this list suggests a challenging period at Wimbledon.

Egil Olsen (Wimbledon)
Egil Olsen (Wimbledon) Egil Olsen (Wimbledon)

Paul Sturrock (Southampton)

Sturrock had a difficult time at Southampton. Despite a good start, his performance dipped significantly, leading to his dismissal early in the season​​.

Paul Sturrock (Southampton)
Paul Sturrock (Southampton) Paul Sturrock (Southampton)

Jacques Santini (Tottenham)

Arriving with a strong reputation, Santini's time at Tottenham was short-lived, lasting only 13 games​​.

Jacques Santini (Tottenham)
Jacques Santini (Tottenham) Jacques Santini (Tottenham)

Wigley's time at Southampton was marked by poor results, leading to his sacking after just 14 games​​.

Pepe Mel (West Brom)

Although Mel managed to keep West Brom in the Premier League, his overall record was unimpressive, with only three wins in 17 games​​.

Pepe Mel (West Brom)
Pepe Mel (West Brom) Pepe Mel (West Brom)

Jan Siewert (Huddersfield)

Taking over a struggling Huddersfield, Siewert couldn't turn things around, with 12 defeats and two draws in 15 Premier League games​​.

Jan Siewert (Huddersfield)
Jan Siewert (Huddersfield) Jan Siewert (Huddersfield)

These managers' tenures reflect a range of challenges and difficulties faced in the demanding environment of the Premier League.

Their stories are a testament to the high stakes and pressures of managing in one of the world's most competitive football leagues.

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