It is the season to be jolly they say. For the people of the football community it can be anything but.
For footballers, they will feel the strain no doubt, of the sheer amount of games in this very short period.
That might be tough on players, but for managers they have a different stress to deal with, the stress of the mind potentially and if they’re still going to be a job come spring.
Football, for all its unpredictably, predictably has a period in the football calendar where there seems to be a mass exodus of managers.
This changes season by season. This seasons exodus of managers has arguably already started.
First it was now ex West Brom manager Slaven Billic who was sacked, despite his side earning a battling 1-1 draw against Manchester City a day or two before.
The other casualties have been Sheffield Wednesday parting company with former manager Tony Pulis.
Former Stoke manager was given just 13 games. The Welshman, was relieved of his duties with the Yorkshire second bottom.
Some may say this is justified, but was it really? Remember The Owls were given a point deduction due to financial troubles, so context need surely!
Cross city rivals Sheffield United, are struggling at the foot of the Premier League table. I really hope for the love of God, the owners don’t give him the chop, that would be one of the worst decisions ever.
In the case of Sheffield Wednesday, who could they have got who’s better than Pulis? There’s not many and the former Palace manager has never been relegated in his proud managerial career.
Many fans no doubt, will argue if he keeps The Baggies up, it was worth it.
West Brom, who I mentioned earlier, have arguably made a safe appointment in Sam Allardyce, but football principals will be lost.
The last managerial name that I wanted to mention was now former PSG manager Thomas Tuchel.
Former Dortmund man Tuchel, was sacked despite last year winning Ligue 1 and getting all the way to the final in last years Champions League.
Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino, is tipped to take the reigns at the Parc De Princes.
After these Managerial changes, I would hope there would be no more, but this is the world of football management. I am not holding my breath
The Bearded Captain 