Could Ted Lasso Get A Work Permit?

The Premier League is the most watched football league in the world, attracting the best talent not just on the pitch, but in the dugout too. From Pep Guardiola to Unai Emery, international managers have become the norm rather than the exception. But behind most international appointments lies an immigration process that most fans never think about: the Governing Body Endorsement, more commonly known as a Work Permit.

The BBC recently reported on the increasing trend of clubs looking abroad for their managerial appointments, and the topic is as relevant as ever. Having advised on the immigration aspects of numerous Premier League managerial appointments, we wanted to shed some light on what it actually takes to bring an international manager or coach to England – and what better way to do it than through the lens of everyone's favourite fictional gaffer, Ted Lasso?