LMA boss 'embarrassed' by sackings

The League Managers' Association has described the number of sackings in football this season as "embarrassing". LMA chief executive Richard Bevan said the number of departures is at a five-year high, following Michael Appleton's dismissal by Blackburn on Tuesday. In total, 103 managers and coaches have lost their jobs in 2012-13. Bevan said: "It's embarrassing for the game that all of those sackings are unfair dismissals. The volatility is undermining the professi." Appleton became the 32nd manager to be sacked this season after 15 games and 67 days at Ewood Park, while Gary Smith took the tally to 33 on Wednesday when he was dismissed by League One club Stevenage.