Manager Sackings, Departures & Apps for the 2023-24 Season

Adding to the post above: Darren Moore: Huddersfield Town sack boss after three wins in 23 games.

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Huddersfield have made several January signings, including striker Rhys Healey, but results are yet to improve

Huddersfield Town have sacked boss Darren Moore after just three wins in 23 matches in all competitions.

The 49-year-old, who led Sheffield Wednesday to promotion to the Championship last season, replaced Neil Warnock as Terriers boss in September.

However, they struggled for form throughout his short tenure and he leaves Town with the club winless in their past six in all competitions.

They are 21st in the second tier and three points above the relegation zone.

Owner Kevin Nagle told BBC Radio Leeds earlier this month that Moore was "not going anywhere" despite their lack of wins.

Sunday's draw with fellow strugglers QPR, in which they conceded a 95th-minute equaliser, was a third successive 1-1 draw and left them without a win since 26 December.

"We appointed Darren on the strength of his credentials as a manager, but it is now clear that this has not worked as we envisaged and hoped," he told the club website.

"I believe that our current squad is capable of more, particularly on the back of the work we have carried out in this transfer window, and we're quickly moving to identify the right person to lead them through a crucial period of the season. We hope to make that managerial appointment soon."

Moore guided the Owls to promotion through the League One play-offs last season after they finished third, despite winning 96 points.

Despite that he left Wednesday the following month by mutual agreement after a disagreement with the club's owner Dejphon Chansiri.

Town chief executive Jake Edwards called Moore the "standout candidate" after an "extensive recruitment process" upon his appointment in September, after veteran Warnock left to allow them to make a "longer-term appointment".

Moore has not proven to be that appointment and the Terriers are now looking to bring in a fifth new boss since Carlos Corberan quit in July 2022.

"We're looking for our next appointment to have a big short-term impact, but also to fit with our longer-term strategy of building an attack-minded, progressive style of football over a number of seasons," Edwards said after Moore's dismissal.

Nathan Jones: Charlton Athletic appoint former Southampton and Luton manager..

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Nathan Jones won one out of eight league games in a three-month stint at Southampton

League One strugglers Charlton Athletic have appointed former Southampton and Luton Town boss Nathan Jones as their manager on a "long-term contract".

Jones, 50, has been out of work since being sacked by Saints in February 2023 after just 95 days in charge.

The Addicks dismissed Michael Appleton last month after a 12-match winless run.

That run has now extended to 14 games, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone.

Welshman Jones took Luton to the Championship play-off semi-finals in the 2021-22 season, where they lost to Huddersfield.

He was then appointed to replace Ralph Hasenhuttl as manager of the then Premier League Saints in November 2022 but was sacked after three months, with one win in eight league games leaving the club bottom of the league.

"He is a manager of real pedigree who has a track record of building successful teams over a period of time," James Rodwell, chairman of the Charlton board, said.

"He is a great fit for Charlton given his ability to get his teams playing football on the front foot, with a passion and an intensity.

"He is an excellent coach, who is tactically savvy and an outstanding developer of talent."

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Jones spent a season at The Valley in 2012-13 as Charlton's under-21s lead coach before becoming assistant head coach at Brighton.

"It is a club that I have fond memories of from my time here and I want to play my part in moving the club forward," he said.

"I have been approached by a number of clubs to get back into management but I have been waiting for the right opportunity.

"From my conversations with the board and given the long-term nature of the contract, I can see there is a real appetite to build something here which I am really looking forward to being a part of."

Jones' first game in charge will be on Saturday at relegation-threatened Reading, who are two places and three points below Charlton.

Neil Warnock: Aberdeen appoint veteran as interim manager..

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Warnock says he hopes he "can put a smile on the faces" of Aberdeen fans

Aberdeen have named Neil Warnock as their interim manager and expect to appoint a new boss for the 2024-25 campaign before the end of this season.

The 75-year-old takes over from Barry Robson, who was sacked last week after a year in charge with the Dons eighth in the Scottish Premiership.

Warnock will be in charge for Tuesday's league game against Rangers at Ibrox.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge - Aberdeen is a big club with clear ambition," he said.

His assistant Ronnie Jepson has also joined Aberdeen while Peter Leven will continue as first-team coach.

The Yorkshireman came out of retirement a year ago and kept Huddersfield Town in the Championship but left the job last September.

"I've made no secret of the fact I've always wanted to manage in Scotland so when I spoke to Dave [Cormack, chairman] and Alan [Burrows, chief executive] and they asked me to help out it just felt like the right opportunity," he added.

"By all accounts there is a good group of lads here and it's my job now to get the best out of them.

"I'm hoping that during my time here the supporters will get behind the team and I can put a smile on their faces."

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Neil Warnock joins Aberdeen along with his assistant Ronnie Jepson.

Neil Warnock Stats: Age: 75, Clubs: 17 inc Sheff.Utd, Burton, QPR, Leeds, Cardiff, Totals: P:1,952 - W:799 - D:514 - L:639 = 40.93 Win Ratio %

John Eustace set to become the new manager of Blackburn Rovers after agreeing his contract and will replace Jon Dahl Tomasson following dismal eight-game winless run.

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John Eustace is set to become the new manager of Blackburn Rovers after agreeing his contract with the Championship side.

As previously reported, the former Birmingham City boss will join on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with current manager Jon Dahl Tomasson and his assistant Remy Reijnierse set to leave Ewood Park.

The Danish manager is believed to have offered to resign from the club following their eight-game winless run.

Blackburn missed out on the play-offs on goal difference alone last season, but are struggling down in 18th this campaign.

Eustace has been out of a job since Birmingham City made the surprising decision to sack him when they were in a play-off position, and replaced by Wayne Rooney in October.

The England international's stint in the dugout lasted just 15 matches in charge, which saw Rooney win just 10 points from a possible 15 and plummet down the table from sixth to 20th.

Unsurprisingly Roy Hodgson (76 ) is seemingly due to take the taxi...but due to a medical situation at the Crystal palace training ground, Involving the man himself, the expected club announcement was delayed till further notice..hope he recovers,latest hospital report that he is stable,but seriously needs to call it a day,the pressure of PL football is surely too much for a man if his years

Michael Beale: Sunderland sack head coach after 12 games..by Simon Jones, Mail-Online.

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Sunderland are on the hunt for a new manager after Michael Beale has left his role.

Mail Sport understands that Beale, who was only appointed as Black Cats boss just before Christmas, wasn't happy with things behind the scenes.

The outcome comes after Sunderland suffered a second-successive defeat in the Championship - this time at the hands of Birmingham City.

Saturday's defeat in the Midlands was compounded further by Beale having to apologise after being criticised for ignoring Trai Hume when the latter tried to shake his hand after being substituted.

Viral footage landed Beale in hot water with some sections of Sunderland supporters - with many calling him to be sacked, prior to Monday afternoon's sudden departure.

The incident happened in the 88th minute when Hume was withdrawn as Beale's side trailed Birmingham 2-1 and sought a late equaliser.

Hume, 21, stuck out his hand to Beale as he walked behind him to the substitutes bench but was blanked by his manager who continued to closely monitor the game.

Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace manager steps down with club 16th in Premier League..

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Roy Hodgson has also managed Blackburn, Fulham, Liverpool, West Brom and Watford in the Premier League

Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace boss so they can "bring forward their plans to appoint a new manager".

The Eagles have since appointed former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner, 49, as his permanent successor.

Hodgson, 76, was "taken ill" during training on Thursday amid reports he was to be sacked, with Palace five points above the relegation zone.

"This club is very special and means so much to me," said Hodgson.

The Eagles have lost 10 of their past 16 Premier League games and are 16th in the table. They visit Everton, who are 18th, on Monday.

"I have fully enjoyed my time here across six seasons, as it has given me the chance to work with top-class players and staff doing what I love every day," added Hodgson.

"However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer.

"I am confident that the season will finish well and I wish the team every success in the weeks, months and seasons to come."

Accrington Stanley: John Coleman and Jimmy Bell sacked by League Two club..

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John Coleman was in charge of Accrington for 1,098 games across his two spells as manager

Accrington Stanley have sacked long-serving manager John Coleman, along with his assistant Jimmy Bell.

Coleman, 61, was in his second spell in charge of Stanley, which began in September 2014 - but his contract was due to expire at the end of the season.

Stanley lie 16th in League Two after Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Wrexham.

"Accrington confirm that John Coleman and Jimmy Bell have been informed their contracts are terminated with immediate effect," said a club statement.

"Everyone at the club thanks them for their long-standing service and we wish them all the very best for the future."

Liverpudlian Coleman first took over as boss of Accrington in their non-league days in 1999.

Coleman and Bell took the reformed club back into the Football League in 2006 before leaving in 2012 to manage then League Two neighbours Rochdale.

But, after lasting just a year at Spotland, they returned to Accrington in 2014 after short spells at Southport and Sligo Rovers.

Coleman and Bell then won a second promotion with Stanley to League One in 2018, the highest the club had ever been, but they were relegated back to the EFL's bottom tier in May 2023.

The club are yet to announce who will take charge for Stanley's next game, this coming Saturday at home to Bradford City.

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Former team-mate Jimmy Bell (right) has been John Coleman's right-hand man throughout his time in management

At 9 years and 6 months, in this second spell in charge, Coleman was the longest-serving manager purely in the EFL.

That is a record now taken on by Coventry City boss Mark Robins, who has been in post since March 2017.

However, two Premier League managers - Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp (October 2015) and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola (June 2016) - have been in position longer.

Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver has been in his job since May 2009, but the Yorkshire club did not get into the EFL until 2020.


'The end of an era' for Accrington
Analysis - BBC Radio Lancashire's Accrington Stanley commentator Dan Jewell

It's the end of an era. Of course it's a surprise after all that John Coleman and Jimmy Bell have done for Accrington Stanley, the success they've had and the regard that they're held in not just by Stanley fans but by the general football-watching public.

But, given the background noise coming out of the club, and the fact they were out of contract this summer, I'm not really surprised by the timing of it, coming after the 4-0 defeat at Wrexham, when they were four down by half-time.

They've only won three games in this calendar year, lost their last three and have only taken five points out of the last 21 available.

But there were plenty of mitigating factors, mostly the number of players that they have been without.

John Coleman said only last week before the Wrexham game that if you were to take any squad in football and take out their seven or eight top players for a significant part of the season then that team would struggle, whoever they are.

Watford have sacked ( yet another manager) Valerien Ismael, in charge since May '23,and following a 1-2 home defeat to Coventry, he was shown the door, Tom Cleverley takes over as interim boss .... Must cost the newspapers a ton in ink reporting on sackings at this club!