The relentless pace and standard of the Premier League has brought out the best out of managers and at the same time make a mess of the some tactician, leaving them with a status as some of the worst in history of the league.

In this article, we cast the spotlight on those managers whose stint in the Premier League have proven untruthful, failing to meet expectations, and in some cases,overseeing campaigns defined by poor results, leading to relegation struggles.

Measure by the average of points earned per game for those managers to have overseen 10 or more games in the league, these stints, majority of which are shortlived, serve as stark reminders of the Premier League's brutal meritocracy.

From Championship hero Daniel Farke to the recent and the worst in Ivan Juric, here are the top 10 worst Premier League managers to have managed 10 or more games in the history of the league.

10 Worst Managers In Premier League History 

1. Ivan Juric: Southampton 2024/25

Ivan Juric's 108 days reign as Southampton boss in the 2024/25 season was nothing short of disastrous after replacing Martin Russell in December 2024.

The Croatian inherited a struggling team, who had won just one in 18 league games prior to his appointment, but he failed to orchestrate any semblance of turnaround before he was sent packing following their relegation in April, seven games to the end of the season.

Under Juric's watch, the Saints managed a meager four points from 14 games, average 0.29 points per game, the lowest of any manager to have overseen 10+ games in the English topflight history since 1992/93, surpassing Terry Connor's previous low of 0.31.

Southampton's relegated was confirmed following a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, marking the earliest relegation in Premier League history, with seven games to go.

As a result, Juric activated a clause to depart the club, leaving Simon Rusk and player-assistant Adam Lallana to see out the remainder of a calamitous campaign.

2. Terry Connor: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2011/12

The English manager had a short and forgettable spell as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager in February 2012 because it was more famous for being unsuccessful.

Connor stepped into the big shoes from his assistant role following the sacking of Mick McCarthy as the club battles relegation and in 13 games he failed to record any win, drawing four and achieving an average point of 0.31 per game.

This stood as the lowest average points by a manager to have managed 10+ Premier League games for 13 years, before Ivan Juric broke the record with Southampton.

Connor, who also lost seven consecutive games in that run remained with Wolves after relegation, before he finally ended a 13 year association with the club in September 2013.

3. Russell Martin: Southampton 2024/25

Scottish manager Russell Martin led Southampton back into the topflight in his first season at the club, but things went wrong as his expertise fell short in the company of tough competititors.

Over 16 Premier League games, his side suffered 12 defeats in 15 matches, leaving them at the bottom of the table with a mere five points.

This equated to an average of approximately 0.31 points per game, placing him amongst the least successful managers in the league's history with 10+ games managed.

Despite maintaining a possession-based style, Southampton struggled in attack and made series of errors leading to opponents' goals.

Consequently, following a humiliating 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in November, Martin was dismissed from his role and was replaced by Ivan Juric, who went on to have a worse spell.

4. Jan Siewert: Huddersfield Town 2018/19

Jan Siewert was at Borussia Dortmund II in January 2019 when he was appointed the manager of Premier League side Huddersfield Town, replacing David Wagner, who was also at Dortmund II prior to his appointment at the club.

Siewert oversaw 15 Premier League games with Huddersfield, recording just one win, a 1-0 success over Wolves in February, along with 12 defeats and two draws, culminating in relegation by March with six games to go.

An average of 0.33 points per game, he ranks as one of the least successful managers in Premier League history with 10+ games managed, leaving the club at the end of the season following their relegation.

5. Kevin Ball: Sunderland 2005/06 and 2013/14

Kevin Ball's two interim stints as Sunderland boss were marked by challenging circumstances but limited success even more, making him one of the least successful managers in the Premier League with 10+ games managed.

After the club parted companies with Mick McCarthy in March 2006, Ball was promoted to career taker manager, leading the club to two wins and three draws from the 10 games as Sunderland suffered relegation at the end of the season.

He remained with the club, although not as the coach after that season and eight years later after the club returned to the topflight, Ball was handed the chance to lead the club once again.

After Paolo Di Canio was shown the exit door, Ball was promoted to the leading role again, overseeing two more Premier League games which ended in defeats before Guus Poyet's appointment 

As a result, Kevin Ball came down to an average of 0.42 point per game. Even if this number places him amongst the least successful managers to have managed 10+ Premier League games, he is a man who gave his all for Sunderland and remained faithful during the club's lows.

6. Slaviša Jokanović: Fulham 2018/19

Slaviša Jokanović enjoyed success with Fulham in the Championship. In his first six months following his appointment in December 2015, he helped them avoid relegation by eleven points and the following season, he achieved a top six finish.

In his second full season, the Serbian tactician led the Cottagers back to the topflight after beating Aston Villa in the playoff final in Wembley in May 2018.

Unfortunately, that was as good as it gets as Jokanovic stood no chance in the Premier League. After picking up on win and two draws in 12 games, he was relieved of his duties in November, departing with an average point of 0.42 per game.

7. Billy Davies: Derby County 2007/08

Despite finding himself on this unfortunate list, Billy Davies is a hero amongst the fans of Derby County. In his first season with the club, the Scottish manager helped them return topflight in 2007, ending a five-year absence.

After their promotion, he oversaw 14 Premier League games before departing on mutual consent, after criticizing the club's hierarchy for lack of investment.

Davies earned six points from 14 games, averaging 0.43 points per game. At the time, it was the worst record in the topflight until others start to have it even worse.

The manner was proven right at the end of the season, as Derby County were relegated, finishing bottom of the standing with just five more points to Davies' six, and have not returned to the topflight since.

8. Roy McFarland: Bolton Wanderers 1995/96

Bolton, who had just been promoted to the Premier League under previous manager Bruce Rioch, appointed McFarland as their new boss ahead of the new season, but that decision soon turned a regrettable one.

The Englishman, who lacked experience at top level was completely exposed. Despite making several signings to improve the team in the summer, he was unable to establish them at this level and was sacked after 23 games into the league season.

With two wins, five draws and the rest ending in defeats, he amassed a total of eight points, an average of 0.43 per game, making him the name that has been on this list the longest.

9. Daniel Farke: Norwich City 2019/20 and 2021/22

Daniel Farke enjoyed back-to-back success in the Championship in-between two horrific campaigns in the topflight. Earning him a status as one of the least successful managers in the Premier League history.

Appointed manager in 2017, he helped them gain promotion to the topflight in his second season by winning the Championship. However, he would only pick up 21 points in 38 Premier League games, an average of 0.55 which saw Norwich finish bottom of the standing.

On their return to the Championship, the German led them to the title again, marking immediate return to the topflight, where he would only last eleven games before his dismissal.

The team lost 16 consecutive Premier League games, starting with their final 10 in the 2019/20 to the start of the 2021/22 season, a record in the topflight history, and Farke was dismissed in November, following his first and only league win of that season.

In 49 Premier League games, the German registered six wins and eight draws, with a total of 26 points out of a possible 147, leaving him with an average of 0.53 per game.

Farke was replaced by former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith, who could also work no magic as Norwich suffered relegation again, finishing bottom of the standing with just one point better than their previous season in the topflight.

10. Sammy Lee: Bolton Wanderers 2006/07 and 2007/08

Little Sam as he was famously called at the Reebok stadium, the Englisman had a bit less than little job in his short stint as the boss, which lasted eleven Premier League games before his dismissal.

Sammy Lee was the assistant to Sam Allardyce 'Big Sam's at Bolton Wanderers, and after the latter departed towards the end of the 2006/07 campaign in April, Lee was promoted the manager.

After just one win and three draws in 11 games before he was sacked, it left him with an average of 0.55 points per game, enough for a place as one of the least successful managers in Premier League history.