Lee Johnson became the first Scottish football manager to be relieved of his duties by Hibernian just a matter of weeks into the 2023/24 season - and fans will be questioning who might be next.
There appears to be a morbid fascination in Scotland as to who the identity of the manager to leave their post, or be sacked, will be.
With managers under constant pressure and some club displaying a few nervy moments both in domestic competition and in Europe so far, a number of supporters won’t be best pleased with how their sides are performing.
St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean was the bookies favourite to lose his job before the new season got underway, but a recent upturn in results coupled with Johnson’s departure from Hibs meant he survived that dreaded possibility.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is only just in the door at Parkhead and will surely be given time to bring his team back up to a level he wants them to be at after publicly admitting the current squad are weaker than they were last season under Ange Postecoglou.
Opposite number Michael Beale, who has been financially backed, will be starting to feel the heat following Sunday’s narrow 1-0 Old Firm derby defeat. It capped off a horrible week for the Rangers gaffer after failing in his objective to qualify for the Champions league group stages.
Here, GlasgowWorld has rated each manager’s chances of remaining in their role this season:
9. Derek McInnes - Kilmarnock
Vastly experienced and recently linked with the Hibs vacancy, McInnes steered Killie back into the Premiership and kept them up last year. A summer of change on the playing front and two wins over Rangers and Celtic last month is further proof the former Aberdeen boss is a very capable manager. He’ll be determined to improve on last season’s 10th position and early indications have been extremely bright. | SNS Group
10. Michael Beale - Rangers
Has been backed really well by the Gers board this summer with significant sums of money spent, particularly on attacking players. However, his new-look side go into the upcoming international break sitting four points behind rivals Celtic already after losing Sunday’s first derby of the campaign. Failed in qualifying for Champions League group stages and pressure will inevitably begin to mount. | Getty Images
11. Barry Robson - Aberdeen
Replaced Jim Goodwin and worked a minor miracle during the latter stages of the season as interim boss. Appointed on a permanent basis earlier this summer and has put his own stamp on the squad. Missed out on Europa League group stages after defeat to Swedish outfit BK Hacken over two legs, and they seem to have had a subsequent European hangover. Will be confident he can turn things around. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
12. Brendan Rodgers - Celtic
Not long back in the door at Parkhead after replacing Ange Postecoglou and he made it clear he’d be sticking around to see out his three-year contract at the very least. Defeat to Killie in the Viaplay Cup and a goalless draw over St Johnstone did little to win over some disgruntled fans, but derby win could prove to be the turning point. Won’t be leaving any time soon. | Getty Images