The stories behind the shortest managerial reigns in football

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5) Jack Crompton

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25th May 1963. Manchester United’s Denis Law (R) and trainer Jack Crompton travel home from London by train after United defeated Leicester City 3-1 in the FA Cup Final.

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When and where: Luton Town, 1962

Duration for which he was manager: 7 days

What happened?

Jack Crompton was a Manchester United goalkeeper between 1945 and 1956, and made 191 appearances for the Red Devils. He retired after the 1955-56 season, 2 years before the Munich Air disaster. Initially, Luton Town hired him as a trainer, but following the Munich tragedy, Crompton returned to Manchester United to help out the club.

In 1962, Crompton felt ready to be a manager and Luton Town again came calling. But just 7 days into his tenure, Crompton realised he wasn’t cut out for management and resigned, returning to his coaching position at Manchester United.

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