Mutual Consent Watch: Managers Leaving Clubs By ‘Mutual Consent’ Season 2013-14
FOOTBALL managers often leave the club by “mutual consent”. What does that mean? Does the manager agree that it’s not working out and leave?
BBC: “Chris Kiwomya leaves Notts County by mutual consent”
The Guardian: Swindon Town part company with Kevin MacDonald by mutual consent
The Belfast Telegraph says of Declan Devine:
The Gazette: “David Hockaday leaves Forest Green by mutual consent”
STV: “Manager Billy Reid leaves Hamilton Academical by mutual consent”
On Ian Holloway, the news was a little more varied:
Reuters: “Holloway leaves Crystal Palace by mutual consent”
The Telegraph said he resigned:
But Holloway had this to say:
“Getting sacked is an occupational hazard if you take up the poisoned chalice of becoming a football manager. I’m hurting right now after leaving Crystal Palace.”
So. That’s what ‘mutual consent’ means…
Posted: 28th, October 2013 | In: Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink