The sacking of Paulo Sousa by Leicester City after just nine games in charge reflects special conditions at the Foxes, but also illustrates a more general issue.   Leicester City has had 14 managers since 2004.

For current owner Milan Mandaric it will be his ninth managerial appointment in three years.  As chairman of Portsmouth, Mandaric appointed nine managers in eight years.   Leicester are currently in the middle of a change of ownership, with the Football League preparing to approve the takeover by Thai-based Asia Football Investments.

While Sheffield Wednesday fight off the threat of administration, the mood across the city at Sheffield United is one of cautious optimism.   Talks are in progress with a potential Malaysian investor who would join the board, although it is emphasised that this would not be a ‘splash the cash’ deal.

Things were looking bleak at Hull City over the summer and there were fears that the club could be forced into administration.   The short-term picture is now looking better, although challenges remain in the medium and long-term.