Owen coyle and impactful mid season managerial appointments
Owen Coyle is a Scottish football manager who has had a successful career in the English Football League, leading Burnley and Bolton Wanderers to promotion to the Premier League. Here are some impactful mid-season managerial appointments in English football, including Coyle's own appointment at Burnley:
- Owen Coyle at Burnley (2007): Coyle was appointed as Burnley's manager in January 2007, with the club struggling in League One. He led the team to promotion to the Championship, finishing 2nd in the league, and then guided them to promotion to the Premier League in 2009.
- Tony Pulis at Stoke City (2006): Pulis was appointed as Stoke City's manager in February 2006, with the club struggling in the Championship. He led the team to promotion to the Premier League, finishing 2nd in the league, and then established the club as a solid Premier League team.
- Sam Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers (1999): Allardyce was appointed as Bolton Wanderers' manager in February 1999, with the club struggling in the First Division. He led the team to promotion to the Premier League, finishing 2nd in the league, and then established the club as a solid Premier League team.
- Chris Hughton at Newcastle United (2009): Hughton was appointed as Newcastle United's caretaker manager in February 2009, with the club struggling in the Premier League. He led the team to a 5th-place finish in the league, earning a spot in the Europa League, and then became the club's permanent manager.
- Sean Dyche at Burnley (2012): Dyche was appointed as Burnley's manager in October 2012, with the club struggling in the Championship. He led the team to promotion to the Premier League, finishing 2nd in the league, and then established the club as a solid Premier League team.
- Eddie Howe at Bournemouth (2012): Howe was appointed as Bournemouth's manager in October 2012, with the club struggling in League One. He led the team to promotion to the Championship, finishing 2nd in the league, and then guided them to promotion to the Premier League in 2015.
- Nigel Pearson at Leicester City (2011): Pearson was appointed as Leicester City's manager in July 2011, with the club struggling in the Championship. He led the team to promotion to the Premier League, finishing 1st in the league, and then established the club as a solid Premier League team.
These are just a few examples of impactful mid-season managerial appointments in English football. Coyle's appointment at Burnley is often cited as one of the most successful, as he led the team to promotion to the Premier League and established the club as a solid top-flight team.