16-04-2023, 11:59 AM
(16-04-2023, 10:36 AM)Tricky Wrote: In some respects, I have some sympathy for EM. He is damned if he does, damned if he doesn't.
IF he were to sack Steve over the next few days (Man Utd performance dependent), and his predecessor fails big time, he will have the wrath of a large majority of fans on his back and will lose an enormous amount of popularity.
If he decides to stick with Steve and we stay up, happy days, although I do think he would demand changes behind the scenes with coaching staff etc.
If he decides to stick with Steve to the end of the season, we get relegated, then pulls the trigger, he will be lambasted for getting rid of possibly the best Championship manager who would stand us a much better chance of going back up straight away, especially if his replacement dies on his arse!
If he decides to hang on to Steve, knowing he is probably the best hope of getting an instant promotion next season, there will be those demanding to know why he has stood by a premier league failure. Having said that though, I do believe the majority of Forest fans would welcome the final option as the best possible outcome, should we go down!
Just my opinion
I think there wouldn't be too many upset if Steve stays next season if we're in the championship. The difference will be expectations will be high and there would be few if any excuses. Perhaps an environment that would be good practise for the pressure of the Premier League again.