Scudamore rues manager turnover

Eight Premier League bosses have left their clubs this season, including Newcastle's Sam Allardyce this week.

Scudamore told BBC Football Focus: "The continental system is to get rid of coaches very frequently. I don't want to see that here - stability works.

"Our two most successful clubs over the last 10 years, Arsenal and Manchester United, have created long dynasties."

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been in charge since 1996, while Sir Alex Ferguson became Manchester United manager in 1986 - and both have enjoyed prolonged success.

This season, Jose Mourinho (Chelsea), Sammy Lee (Bolton), Martin Jol (Spurs), Chris Hutchings (Wigan), Billy Davies (Derby), Lawrie Sanchez (Fulham) and Allardyce were all sacked or left their clubs "by mutual consent", while Steve Bruce resigned as Birmingham boss to succeed Hutchings at Wigan.

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"It does concern us a little bit," Scudamore added.

"Having said that, we are somewhere at the extreme end of this. We have very low turnover in the Premier League. Last season it was particularly low.

"But there are a number of factors that mean it is inevitable, though it does seem high this year."

The full interview with Scudamore can be seen on Football Focus from 1210 GMT on BBC One on Saturday.

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