Mauricio Pochettino and the most bizarre managerial appointments

From Clough to Keegan, a look at the appointments that shocked the world of football

Friday 18 January 2013 14:17 GMT

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Seemingly out of nowhere, Nigel Adkins has been sacked by Southampton and replaced with Mauricio Pochettino.

The decision has shocked many, and with the Argentine only holding one managerial position before his arrival on the south coast, seems a somewhat bizarre decision.

Here, we take a look at some other managerial appointments that came as something of a surprise.

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Mauricio Pochettino and the most bizarre managerial appointments

From Clough to Keegan, a look at the appointments that shocked the world of football