Troy Deeney: Top 10 Shortest Serving Managers as Nottingham Forest Sack Coach After 29 Days

• Troy Deeney was recently sacked as Nottingham Forest boss
• His sacking came after just 29 days at the helm of affairs
• Deeney was appointed to the role towards Christmas Day

Troy Deeney has joined the list of the shortest-serving managers in the history of football following his sacking at Nottingham Forest.

The former footballer was appointed Nottingham Forest permanent boss on Wednesday, December 20.

According to Sky Sports, Deeney took charge at City Ground to replace David Horseman, who had been sacked at the time.

However, Deeney could barely last a month at the helm of Nottingham, with the Premier League club showing him the door after just six games in charge.

BBC reports that the former Watford star lost three and drew the other three games he was at the helm of affairs.

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Deeney could only last 29 days as Nottingham Forest boss, making him one of the shortest-serving managers in history.

Sports Brief takes a look at the top 10 shortest managers in football.

10. Troy Deeney - Nottingham Forest (29 days)

As earlier pointed out, Deeney has joined the rank of the shortest serving managers in history.

The former striker lasted about four weeks in charge of Nottingham Forest.

9. Paul Hart - Queens Park Rangers (28 days)

Paul Hart landed the QPR role in December 2009.

However, he lasted just 28 days after picking just one win in five games.

8. Gennaro Gattuso - Fiorentina (22 days)

Serie A side Fiorentina infamously got rid of Gennaro Gattuso after just 22 days.

Gattuso had landed the role after leaving Napoli.

7. Micky Adams - Swansea City (13 days)

Micky Adams landed the Swansea City role just days after he was sacked as player-manager at Fulham.

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However, his stint at Swansea City was short-lived, as the club got rid of him in just 13 days.

Adams quit the role voluntarily after the club allegedly failed to meet its promises.

6. Martin Ling - Cambridge United (nine days)

Martin Ling took charge of Cambridge United in 2009 after his predecessor left due to issues with the club's top leadership.

Incredibly, he also quit after just nine days in charge before making a return 16 days later.

5. Billy McKinlay - Watford (eight days)

In 2014, Billy McKinlay landed his first managerial role with Watford following the departure of Oscar Garcia.

Despite going unbeaten in the two games he was in charge, the Hornets got rid of him and appointed Slavisa Jokanovic.

4. Kevin Cullis - Swansea City (Seven days)

GiveMeSports reports that Kevin Cullis is another one of Swansea City's shortest-serving managers.

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Cullis could only last for a week after he lost both of the two games he was in charge.

3. Dave Bassett - Crystal Palace (four days)

In the summer of 1984, Dave Basset quit Wimbledon to join Crystal Palace.

However, Basset rescinded the decision four days later to return to Wimbledon.

2. Marcelo Bielsa - Lazio (Two days)

Marcelo Bielsa may be known for his incredible stint at Leeds United.

However, in 2016, the Argentine was involved in one of the most bizarre managerial stints after he decided to quit Lazio barely 48 hours after he had joined them.

1. Leroy Rosenior - Torquay United (10 minutes)

And finally on this list is Leroy Rosenior.

Rosenior is best known for serving the shortest stint as manager in history.

The Englishman took charge of Torquay United just as a consortium was about to take over.

Apparently, the consortium had someone else in mind and therefore got rid of Rosenior just 10 minutes after his appointment.