His appointment was billed as evolution, but in sacking him the club took a more darwinian stance saying, simply de boer is not alone, though. His brief tenure evokes memories of Brian Cloughs 44 days at leeds united in the 1970s. Another former palace manager, sam allardyce, lasted just one game in charge of england. But perhaps nothing can beat leroy roseniors ten minutes in charge of torquay united in 2007. Roy hodgson, last seen guiding england to an early euro 2016 exit, is tipped to succeed de boer. Meanwhile, one managerial veteran believes more icebergs lie ahead. I was sacked as a champion, ranieri was sacked as a champion. Frank de boer is sacked after four matches. Next season, something incredible will happen again. So, nothing surprises me. With few exceptions, the life span of a premier League Manager is a short and perilous one, as Frank De Boer has now discovered to his cost. Richard conway, bbc news. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two. Tonight, hurricane irma. It is har
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