Liz Truss has announced her resignation as Prime Minister after just over six weeks in the role. The leader of the Conservative Party has endured a torrid stint in Number 10 Downing Street, and has come under increasing pressure in recent days following a number of high-profile U-turns brought about by widespread economic instability and governmental chaos.
Truss now becomes the shortest-serving PM in British history, and will be replaced by one of her colleagues within a week. But how does her disastrous and brief tenure compare to some of the most fleeting managerial appointments in football history? From Brian Clough’s infamous stint as Leeds United boss to Marcelo Bielsa, we’ve taken a look at 10 of the shortest reigns the beautiful game has ever seen. Check out our full gallery below...
1. Brian Clough, Leeds United (44 days)
So infamous, they made a film about it, Clough’s spell at Leeds was short and prickly. The great manager would go on to win two European Cups with Nottingham Forest.
2. Les Reed, Charlton Athletic (41 days)
Just one win in eight matches and a humbling defeat to League Two Wycombe Wanderers, Reed’s nickname ‘Les Miserables’ tells its own story.
3. Alex McLeish, Nottingham Forest (40 days)
A short tenure that came to an end after a disagreement over transfer policy.
4. Steve Coppell, Manchester City (33 days)
Book-ended by stints with Crystal Palace, Coppell left his role with City for stress-relayed reasons.
5. Paul Hart, QPR (28 days)
‘Mutual consent’ was the reasoning behind Hart’s ludicrously short time with the R’s, with lasted less than a month.
6. Micky Adams, Swansea City (13 days)
Played three, lost three, Adams walked after failing to get his hands on the transfer funds that he was promised prior to accepting his role.