Within the sports industry, few, if any, jobs are as vulnerable as the job of the football coach/manager. A study conducted by RunRepeat in December 20202 showed that averagely coaches and managers for clubs in the top five leagues in Europe last between 35 and 69 matches before they are replaced. The same study shows that less than ten percent of the football coaches and managers leave after the end of the contract

The consequences of terminating a contract will depend on whether there is just cause, or possibly sporting just cause, or not, and whether one is within the protected period of three / two years. Both the player and the club may be liable to pay compensation and could even risk sporting sanctions.