Neil Warnock had celebrated his 1,602nd game in charge, breaking the record for the most matches managed in the Football League, so having such unprecedented experience behind him must have helped when he was so unceremoniously sacked only days later.
The Middlesbrough boss passed the record set by former Crewe coach, Dario Gradi, when he presided over a 3-1 defeat away to Luton Town. However, the next game, his 1,603rd, might yet prove to be his last as a boss as he was sacked before - yes, before - a creditable draw at high-flying West Brom.