But one reason why owners are reluctant to sack sooner rather than
later - not least because of the hefty compensation fees - is because of
the apparent lack of alternatives.
The best managers, it’s assumed, are already employed - and it can be virtually impossible in most cases to secure these coaches’ services.
While the only other solution is to delve into the unemployed managers market.
However, there are plenty of talented coaches currently out of work.
Indeed, some of the best managers in world football are, right now, sitting at home and waiting for their phones to ring.
Here are the top eight unemployed managers…
First and foremost, Tito Vilanova made the right - and only logical - decision by stepping away from Barcelona at the end of last season in order to recover from illness.
It’s a crying shame that the former Barcelona coach could not continue at the Camp Nou this season, but everyone hopes he makes a swift recovery and gets back to football, ASAP.
The Spaniard showcased his coaching credentials last season, when he led Barcelona to the league title.
And there’s a reason why Pep Guardiola rates him so highly…
Giovanni Trapattoni, at the age of almost 75, is still hungry for more success as a manager.
Many thought he’d retire after his five-year spell with the Republic of Ireland, but Trap has not passed on his tactics board just yet. The vastly-experienced Italian would be a decent short-term option for a club side, or even a national team competing at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil this summer.
It’s easy to forget that Barcelona played some wonderful football before Pep Guardiola took over at the Camp Nou - and the man responsible for winning two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups and the 2006 Champions League title is currently out of work.
Frank Rijkaard was extremely fortunate to have the likes of Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi at his disposal, of course, but you don’t win as many major trophies as he did by possessing a talented squad alone. The Dutchman was most-recently in charge of Saudi Arabia, but it would be fantastic to see him back working with another Champions League side in the near future.
4. Roberto Di Matteo
There aren’t many managers out of work with a European Cup triumph to their name.
Roberto Di Matteo led Chelsea to their first ever Champions League title in 2012 - before being unceremoniously sacked by the club’s owner Roman Abramovich.The Italian is biding his time before returning to the management game, but he’ll have plenty of offers when he does decide to return.
Despite his difficult spell at Chelsea, it’s fair to say that Tottenham’s decision to sack Andre Villas-Boas was very harsh.
The Portuguese coach is an extremely astute tactician, although his man-management skills have been criticised in the past. Still, he has plenty of time to rectify that. At the tender age of 36, AVB is still learning his trade, and could still become the best manager in world football.
Marcelo Bielsa - the man who inspired a generation of coaches - is currently out of work after leaving Athletic Bilbao at the end of last season.
The former Argentina and Chile coach is an extremely demanding manager who could sort out any under-performing team and eventually get them playing some scintillating football.
But is he too demanding for the modern-day footballer?
If you want a winning coach with a phenomenal amount of experience then look no further than Guus Hiddink.
The 67-year-old has seen it, done it and got the t-shirt on several continents and would be a shrewd appointment for any top-level football club.
Most recently in charge at Anzhi Makhachkala, it surely won’t be much longer before we see the Dutchman back in a dugout somewhere.
The best managers, it’s assumed, are already employed - and it can be virtually impossible in most cases to secure these coaches’ services.
While the only other solution is to delve into the unemployed managers market.
However, there are plenty of talented coaches currently out of work.
Indeed, some of the best managers in world football are, right now, sitting at home and waiting for their phones to ring.
Here are the top eight unemployed managers…
8. Tito Vilanova
First and foremost, Tito Vilanova made the right - and only logical - decision by stepping away from Barcelona at the end of last season in order to recover from illness.
It’s a crying shame that the former Barcelona coach could not continue at the Camp Nou this season, but everyone hopes he makes a swift recovery and gets back to football, ASAP.
The Spaniard showcased his coaching credentials last season, when he led Barcelona to the league title.
And there’s a reason why Pep Guardiola rates him so highly…
7. Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni, at the age of almost 75, is still hungry for more success as a manager.
Many thought he’d retire after his five-year spell with the Republic of Ireland, but Trap has not passed on his tactics board just yet. The vastly-experienced Italian would be a decent short-term option for a club side, or even a national team competing at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil this summer.
6. Frank Rijkaard
It’s easy to forget that Barcelona played some wonderful football before Pep Guardiola took over at the Camp Nou - and the man responsible for winning two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups and the 2006 Champions League title is currently out of work.
Frank Rijkaard was extremely fortunate to have the likes of Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi at his disposal, of course, but you don’t win as many major trophies as he did by possessing a talented squad alone. The Dutchman was most-recently in charge of Saudi Arabia, but it would be fantastic to see him back working with another Champions League side in the near future.
5. Michael Laudrup
Michael Laudrup proved what a capable
coach he is during his spell at Swansea City, who surprisingly sacked
the former world-class attacking midfielder earlier this month.
The 49-year-old gets his teams playing an attractive brand of football - and this should mean he’ll have no shortage of takers when he finally decides he’s had enough of watching daytime TV at home.
The 49-year-old gets his teams playing an attractive brand of football - and this should mean he’ll have no shortage of takers when he finally decides he’s had enough of watching daytime TV at home.
4. Roberto Di Matteo
There aren’t many managers out of work with a European Cup triumph to their name.
Roberto Di Matteo led Chelsea to their first ever Champions League title in 2012 - before being unceremoniously sacked by the club’s owner Roman Abramovich.The Italian is biding his time before returning to the management game, but he’ll have plenty of offers when he does decide to return.
3. Andre Villas-Boas
Despite his difficult spell at Chelsea, it’s fair to say that Tottenham’s decision to sack Andre Villas-Boas was very harsh.
The Portuguese coach is an extremely astute tactician, although his man-management skills have been criticised in the past. Still, he has plenty of time to rectify that. At the tender age of 36, AVB is still learning his trade, and could still become the best manager in world football.
2. Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa - the man who inspired a generation of coaches - is currently out of work after leaving Athletic Bilbao at the end of last season.
The former Argentina and Chile coach is an extremely demanding manager who could sort out any under-performing team and eventually get them playing some scintillating football.
But is he too demanding for the modern-day footballer?
1. Guus Hiddink
If you want a winning coach with a phenomenal amount of experience then look no further than Guus Hiddink.
The 67-year-old has seen it, done it and got the t-shirt on several continents and would be a shrewd appointment for any top-level football club.
Most recently in charge at Anzhi Makhachkala, it surely won’t be much longer before we see the Dutchman back in a dugout somewhere.
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