The phrase "beleaguered manager" refers to a person in a position of authority or leadership who is facing numerous difficulties, challenges, or overwhelming problems in their work. Full definition
The pitchers» failings were largely responsible for the resignation of beleaguered manager Johnny Oates on May 4 — Jerry Narron is the Rangers» interim skipper — and left no wonder why the President's old team had so few dubyas. (si.com)
Sutton has also become a kind of Wailing Wall for beleaguered managers (and managed) who share their tales of woe in response to books such as Good Boss, Bad Boss and The No Asshole Rule. (inc.com)
Aston Villa expect to complete the signing of playmaker Carles Gil from La Liga giants Valencia within the next 48 hours, report the Telegraph, as beleaguered manager Paul Lambert looks to add some creativity to his goal shy side, with Villa having scored the fewest Premier League goals so far this season. (caughtoffside.com)