12 images from this year's Premier League that prove you should never become a manager
From annoying mascots to selfie-obsessed stewards, it’s not as enjoyable as you’d think.
6.00pm, 30 Dec 2015
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It's best to be bald or have grey hair before taking on a manager's job. Mike Egerton / PA Archive/PA Images
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Sometimes, when you just want to get on with the job, there's always one steward who wants a bloody selfie. Lynne Cameron / PA Archive/PA Images
Lynne Cameron / PA Archive/PA Images / PA Archive/PA Images
Those annoying mascots always want a pre-game hug and you're left looking like a right idiot because of it. Simon Cooper / EMPICS Sport
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Having faith is good but can't be relied upon. Adam Davy / PA Archive/PA Images
Adam Davy / PA Archive/PA Images / PA Archive/PA Images
You have to bow to the supporters all the time, even when you hate them. Peter Byrne / PA Archive/PA Images
Peter Byrne / PA Archive/PA Images / PA Archive/PA Images
There's no worse feeling than going down. Lynne Cameron / PA Wire/Press Association Images
Lynne Cameron / PA Wire/Press Association Images / PA Wire/Press Association Images
On occasion, you'll be left pondering why you didn't just take that desk job twenty years ago. Andrew Matthews / PA Wire/Press Association Images
Andrew Matthews / PA Wire/Press Association Images / PA Wire/Press Association Images
Venting is good but only in moderation. Mike Egerton / EMPICS Sport
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Sometimes, you'd rather not watch your own team's performance. Scott Heppell / AP/Press Association Images
Scott Heppell / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images
When you take on a new job, be prepared for the paparazzi chasing you & taking photos of you in your hotel room. Peter Byrne / PA Wire/Press Association Images
Peter Byrne / PA Wire/Press Association Images / PA Wire/Press Association Images
Your ego takes a beating, particularly when it's a rather large one. Sergei Chuzavkov / AP/Press Association Images
Sergei Chuzavkov / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images
Sometimes, when there's nothing else left, your only answer is to scream. Owen Humphreys / PA Wire/Press Association Images
Owen Humphreys / PA Wire/Press Association Images / PA Wire/Press Association Images
You have to put up with a bit of guff from opposing managers. Martin Rickett / PA Wire/Press Association Images
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