Job Security Ratings for Every Premier League Manager

In recent months we've seen what we expected—football club owners panicking and firing their managers.

Chelsea have very recently parted company with Andre Villas-Boas and Wolves dispensed with Mick McCarthy not so long ago.

It is the "sack race," a term cruelly used to determine who's next for the chop. Unfortunately for Premier League managers, the scrutiny they receive is borderline unrivalled with punters putting serious money on someone losing their job.

After the latest flurry of sackings, let's have a look at the current Premier league managers and how they stand in relation to job security.

5/5: Secure

Sir Alex Ferguson—He is possibly the most successful manager the Premier League has ever seen.

Harry Redknapp—He has done a phenomenal job at Tottenham Hotspur and, in light of the clamours to make him England manager, will not be fired any time soon.

David Moyes—Not many others could have done what he's done on such a shoestring budget. It is an amazing achievement for the Scotsman to be where he is with Everton in the league.

Martin O'Neill—Typical O'Neill makes a huge impact on arrival at his new club. He'll be there as long as the funds are.

Kenny Dalglish—Dalglish can do no wrong in Liverpool supporter's eyes and while this season hasn't produced quite what was expected, he's delivered a trophy and secured his future.

Alan Pardew—This man should be commended. The fans weren't happy with Chris Hughton's sacking but Pardew won them over and has made some incredible signings.

Tony Pulis—Stoke City are an established Premier League club, thanks to Tony Pulis. They even enjoyed a European adventure this season, new ground for Potters fans.

Paul Lambert—Norwich are flying and it's down to this guy and his management skills who could be a highly sought-after manager in the future. Back-to-back promotions look good on your resumé.

Brendan Rodgers—Another manager who has his team flying and the football he promotes is top drawer. Swansea have dazzled.

4/5: Quite Secure

Roberto Mancini—Surprised he's not 100 percent safe? He's nearly there, but it's quite obvious that if he doesn't win the Premier League title this season his employers will consider their options.

When you've got that kind of money at your disposal, the stakes are sky high. A poor FA cup run (as unlucky as they were) and failing to get through to the UEFA Champions League didn't help.

Martin Jol—The Dutchman doesn't just achieve a spot so secure because of the three-match win streak Fulham are currently on, but also due to his good use of the transfer market and motivational skills. 

He's got Clint Dempsey playing the best football of his life and Pavel Pogrebnyak looks a master stroke. Now if he could just get John Arne Riise to score a goal.

Arsene Wenger—He's had a bad season, there's no taking that away. The fight back against AC Milan was admirable and the North London derby win was both impressive and important.

This doesn't hide the fact there has been a lot of discontent with the Arsenal support and a clear divide has formed between those who want him and those who want rid of him.

3/5: 50/50

Roberto Martinez—The Spaniard's job security is a toss up. You get the impression that Dave Whelan might keep the faith even if they got relegated, allowing Martinez to reshape this team and give promotion a go.

He plays a nice style of football, but he's got the wrong players. If he drops to the Championship he'll have a serious revamping opportunity, if he stays up he'll definitely stay on. Surely he can't defy the odds again?

Roy Hodgson—The experienced manager was able to steer West Brom well clear of relegation this season and got the very best out of his players.

He's had an odd season so far which has only recently picked up. Poor home form for much of the season led to a precarious position in the table, but he's turned it around since and should be fine.

2/5: Unsafe

Alex McLeish—The only reason The Scot isn't "doomed" is because Aston Villa probably can't afford to sack him. He plays awful football (no secret) and isolates one striker up front with nine behind the ball.

Now Darren Bent is out for the season, McLeish will have a tough time finding results. He can't handle volatile personalities and has a tough time getting the best out of players.

Owen Coyle—Things really aren't looking good for Bolton. Owen Coyle is a very good manager but he might not last if the run they're on continues. He would be welcome at most clubs as he's got a pretty decent record up until now.

Mark Hughes—It just hasn't really happened for him has it? QPR haven't managed a win since Hughes took over and red cards haven't helped his cause.

The QPR supremos have been ruthless in hiring and firing: That policy isn't going to cease any time soon.

1/5: Doomed

Roberto Di Matteo—He won't be fired, but he's not getting the job on a permanent basis. Let's face it, the Chelsea legend would have to win the UEFA Champions League in order to stand a chance of getting the gig on a full-time basis.

I'm sure he'll steady the ship and have no issues with the fans or the "old guard." He's already started with a win at a tough Birmingham ground to continue Chelsea's FA cup chances and he looks set to have a bit more success than Andre Villas-Boas did.

Steve Kean—We're all shocked he's still got a job. Blackburn Rovers may wriggle free of relegation this season, but I doubt Kean will last throughout the summer.

At the moment, Blackburn have looked as good as they ever have done during his reign, but they're still underachieving. They've actually got a really decent team.

Terry Connor—The vacant managerial spot at Wolves turned into a farce. It supposedly got bandied around and rejected by scores of managers as the contract offered was short-term.

I don't believe Jez Moxey when he says he offered it to just one person before turning to Terry Connor and I think Wolves will look to re-appoint this summer relegation or not.