In the papers and chronicle today saying that Ashley is an easy target and it's a bit unfair etc. etc.
Cynic in me thinks he's making sure Mike knows he's on his side for when Rafa goes at the end of the season. Plus if we go down (not saying we will and obviously hope we won't but if) he has a record of bringing clubs back up.
He also fits in to that Manager merry go round that we all know the next one will come from :|