In an era of advanced analytics, deciding when to move on from a manager still seems to come down to vibes rather than logicHe just had to go.His position had become untenable.Leander Schaerlaeckens is the author of The Long Game: U.S. Men’s Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, which is out now. He teaches at Marist University. Continue reading...
Firing a manager is often more about maintaining the illusion of control
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Guardian SportBy Leander Schaerlaeckens
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In an era of advanced analytics, deciding when to move on from a manager still seems to come down to vibes rather than logic He just had to go. His position had become untenable. Leander Schaerlaeckens is the author of The Long Game: U.S. Men’s Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, which is out now. He teaches at Marist University. Continue reading...
Key Takeaways
- Firing a manager is often more about maintaining the illusion of control.
- In an era of advanced analytics, deciding when to move on from a manager still seems to come down to vibes rather than logic He just had to go.
- His position had become untenable.
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