7 football managers who were sacked in the most disrespectful way

Leroy Rosenior

#2 Nigel Adkins - Heard of sacking on TV

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Nigel Adkins

Remember Nigel Adkins? The Southampton manager who led the Saints to the top division after back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League? Well, he was sacked in one of the most impersonal ways possible.

Adkins was more than just a manager to the players at the club, he was a father figure. And the players themselves were reported to be shocked and gutted after Adkins was sacked following a poor run of form. Then Espanyol manager Mauricio Pochettino was set to take over with the club three points above the relegation zone.

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But what left a bitter taste in everyone’s mouth was the fact that Adkins only found out when he was watching TV and a news report about his sacking was being aired. A source told Mirror: “Nigel is philosophical about things and was told it’s nothing personal.

“He’s known it could have been coming at any time for a few weeks. But it’s still a horrible way to find out. It’s been hard to work like that but he’s done exceptionally well.”

Eventually, Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese did have a meeting with the English manager and delivered the bad news face-to-face.

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