Premier League Managers Advocate for 'Coaching Transfer Window' to Enhance Job Security

Premier League managers are advocating for a new rule that would restrict sackings to the transfer windows, similar to the rules for player transfers. Currently, managers can be dismissed at any time during the season, which has led to concerns about job security. The League Managers Association (LMA) is working with experienced managers to push for this change.

The proposal aims to align the rules for management and playing staff, giving managers the same protected status as players. Managers argue that mid-season dismissals are too easy for clubs and believe that restricting sackings to the transfer windows would reduce the number of managerial changes throughout the season.

While the idea has emerged during a season with a low number of sackings, managers believe that implementing this rule would provide them with better job security. They point out that players have contracts and rules preventing them from being moved outside of the transfer windows, and argue that managers should have the same protection.

The proposed rule would benefit managers like Erik ten Hag and David Moyes, who have faced criticism this season. It would also give managers more time to address team weaknesses before the upcoming transfer window.

Despite the potential benefits, it remains uncertain whether clubs would be willing to give up their right to dismiss managers at any time. However, the push for a 'coaching transfer window' highlights the desire among Premier League managers for greater job security and alignment with player transfer rules.