Chinese quick fixes leave clubs quaking

Owners urged to think long-term as revolving managers wreak havoc

European clubs Inter Milan, Aston Villa and Sochaux have had a high turnover of managers since Chinese takeovers, sparking fears that their trigger-happy owners have little patience and no strategy.

"Many buyouts are irrational and defy the laws of the market," said soccer analyst Zhou Jiming. "The majority of investors lack patience."