When a club sacks its manager mid-season, something fascinating often happens: results improve immediately. It’s called the “New Manager Bounce.”In this episode of Touchline Talk by Soccerspective, we break down:📊 The real statistics behind managerial changes in top European leagues⚽ Why nearly 70–75% of teams see short-term improvement🧠 The psychology behind player motivation after a sacking📉 Why the bounce often fades after 5–8 matches🔴 The current narrative around Michael Carrick and Manchester United in 2026🏆 Historic examples from managers like Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Thomas TuchelIs the bounce real?Is it just regression to the mean?Or is there something deeper happening tactically and psychologically?We dive into the numbers, the case studies, and the coaching implications — especially for leaders and youth coaches trying to understand how momentum shifts inside a team.If you’re a coach, analyst, or serious student of the game, this episode will change how you view mid-season managerial decisions.🎧 Subscribe for weekly tactical and leadership insights.⚽ Comment below: Is the new manager bounce real — or just coincidence?👍 Like the episode🔁 Share it with another coach📌 Subscribe for more weekly insights from the global game🙌 Thanks to Our Affiliate Sponsor!⚽ Total Football AnalysisGet 30% off your subscription with code SCS30👉 https://totalfootballanalysis.com****This episode is also sponsored by Equipt Studios Equipt Studios is an independent creative agency that outfits both amateur and professional sports organizations. From soccer logos that rival the pros to custom jerseys that tell your team's story, they bring high-level design and deep passion for the game to every project.Equipt creates beautiful badges for the beautiful game — and full kits built from the ground up with authenticity and style.STAY CONNECTED WITH SOCCERSPECTIVE► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Soccerspective?sub_confirmation=1► Twitter: https://twitter.com/soccerspective► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccerspective/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soccerspective/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soccerspective/