2019

Paul Scholes, Oldham Athletic – 14 March 2019

Same season, another former England international, another departure after playing the Imps, although this one was voluntary. Scholes lasted seven matches as Oldham manager, winning his first 4-1, but then not picking up another win.

He was always struggling against the Imps, top of the table at the time, and Harry Toffolo’s goal put them behind before Jose Baxter was sent off. Danny Rowe capped the score off, and Scholes walked two days later, on 14 March, with Oldham 13th on 48 points.

Jack Ross, Sunderland – 8 October 2019

Jack Ross might be considered unlucky to have lost his job after the Imps defeat in October 2019. The Mackems had lost one in 13 in all competitions and started the day fifth, two points behind second-placed Wycombe with a game in hand.

Tyler Walker cared not for that. His brace sank the Wearsiders, and Ross paid with his job not long after. Ironically, the day he left, they played Lincolnshire’s second club, Grimsby, in the EFL Trophy and won 3-2.