Original Dub wrote:
Like I say, I can't see it happening but the reaction is unthinkable...
Would just be a loss for me. I mean, he did get three wins on the trot since he's come, and with three clean sheets, so it's not like he had a bad start. I'd be gutted of course, but we can't realistically think about winning all games till the end of the season, after all. The question is, what if we lose today, but then go on a winning spree, both in the league and the cups? Would criticism of the manager be justified?
So no, imho you can't judge from a single game lost, or won for that matter. We need to see how the team goes under him. Of course, if we started losing or drawing games in a row, then I'd be pretty upset, and if we miss fourth spot then I'd probably might consider the idea of getting a replacement in the summer, but to be honest I have absolute faith in Mancini at the moment so I don't think such a scenario will happen.