English football is witnessing a harsh reality: Managers are being dismissed at an alarming rate, leading to tens of millions of pounds in compensation being "burned" each season.
While major clubs can withstand this, smaller clubs in lower divisions face the risk of financial self-destruction.
The swift departure of Igor Tudor from Tottenham, after just 44 days in charge, is no longer shocking. It is simply a new link in the familiar chain of reactions in modern football: When crisis strikes, the manager becomes the quickest and most convenient "scapegoat."
The dismissal whirlwind and the tens of millions pound price
In the Premier League, the cost of dismissing managers is rising alarmingly. This season alone, after 31 rounds, 8 managers losing their jobs have cost clubs approximately £47 million. Last season, this figure was £43 million for 7 cases.