Darlington have announced their manager will leave after tomorrow's game as well.
I guess it all comes down to what a manager can achieve in order to match his Chairman's expectations. The one thing for sure at all levels of football is that they're seldom given time to build. Many managers are expected to work with an underachieving team that their predecessor left behind. I've spent much if this season frustrated by a manager who's well documented revolving door has failed to deliver playoff football, and with a full squad he's brought here himself. I very much admire his honesty and open approach when being interviewed post match, and he knows what needs fixing, but I can't see there's any progression since this time last year. However, he is being given the all important time to get things right, which for me is a good thing. But, by the time next season has settled into a pattern, I'm sure CE knows only too well, he must up his game and that of the team for at least a push into the playoffs. I like to think of myself as a realist and with the current set up I don't think we'd be anywhere near competitive with many teams if we were to get promoted, but I'm sure the chairman would be happy at an honourable play-off defeat? So, is that the expectation for next season? Yes, it has to be, and it would be a great sign off to York Street stadium.
Bring on August...
