Where does Tottenham flop Nuno Espirito Santo rank in Premier League’s quickest sackings?

Nuno Espirito Santo reviews Spurs' defeat against Manchester United

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Tottenham’s decision to part ways with Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday morning called time on a disappointing four-month stint in north London. Having been given just 10 league games to prove his worth, and ultimately fail to do so, Express Sport looks at where the Portuguese ranks in terms of the shortest Premier League reigns of all time. 

Defeat to Manchester United on Saturday proved to be Nuno’s final outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as he lead his side to a dismal 3-0 defeat. 

The likes of Harry Kane and Heung-min Son could not muster so much as a shot on target during the game, with United meeting very little resistance despite their own poor form. 

Boos rang out from around the stadium at full time, and Daniel Levy was reportedly ‘furious’ at his side’s display. 

In parting company with Nuno, Spurs are reportedly tied into a £14million severance package – a hefty sum considering the former Wolves boss’ tenure in north London lasted just 123 days.

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That brief stay puts him 12th on the list of Premier League managers to have been sacked quickest, three days behind former West Brom boss Pepe Mel. 

The rest of the list reads like a ‘who’s who?’ of top-flight car crashes, including Claudio Ranieri’s stint at Fulham and Bob Bradley’s spell with Swansea. 

Despite only sitting third on the list, former Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer may lay claim in his own unique way as his 77-day tenure stretched over just four Premier League games. 

Top of the list though, and by some margain, is former Charlton Athletic boss Les Reed who was given his marching orders after just over a month in the job. 

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Although Nuno may be thankful to have narrowly missed out on an infamous Top 10, it is hardly company that the Portuguese wants to be keeping. 

After the club’s failed experiment, Express Sport understands that they have turned their primary attention towards Antonio Conte. 

The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager has been out of work since leaving the Italian side last season, although his lucrative wage and transfer demands have complicated negotiations thus far. 

Despite the fact Nuno’s Tottenham tenure will not be remembered with much fondness, sporting director Fabio Paratici still had kind parting words for the 47-year-old. 

“I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed,” he admitted.

“I regret that we had to take this decision. Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here.

“We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

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