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Is ‘sacking season’ still a thing?

Is ‘sacking season’ still a thing?

The Athletic FC Podcast
Dec 10, 2025 36 min
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<p>December is traditionally sacking season. But things feel a little different this season.</p><br><p>So have clubs become more patient? And why?</p><br><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and Mark Critchley. James Horncastle also drops in to chat Como’s Cesc Fabregas - one of football’s most exciting up and coming coaches.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Mark Critchley. James Horncastle</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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