Liz Truss has announced her resignation as Prime Minister after just over six weeks in the role. The leader of the Conservative Party has endured a torrid stint in Number 10 Downing Street, and has come under increasing pressure in recent days following a number of high-profile U-turns brought about by widespread economic instability and governmental chaos.
Truss now becomes the shortest-serving PM in British history, and will be replaced by one of her colleagues within a week. But how does her disastrous and brief tenure compare to some of the most fleeting managerial appointments in football history? From Brian Clough’s infamous stint as Leeds United boss to Marcelo Bielsa, we’ve taken a look at 10 of the shortest reigns the beautiful game has ever seen. Check out our full gallery below...