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...
7. Martin Ling, Cambridge United, (9 days)
Ling walked after disagreements with his chairman, having failed to take charge of a single match. He would later return under a different owner to manage 87 games. | Getty Images
8. Billy McKinlay, Watford (8 days)
Binned after just eight days having one won match and drawn another. Watford gonna Watford... | Getty Images
9. Dave Bassett, Crystal Palace (4 days)
The legend is that Bassett hadn’t even officially signed a contract before he changed his mind and left the Eagles. | Getty Images
10. Marcelo Bielsa, Lazio (2 days)
El Loco lasted just 48 hours with Lazio, walking out after it became clear that he would npt have the transfer funds to work with that he had initially expected. The club later tried to sue him. | Getty Images