Originally Posted by
Romanis
Yes we've spent a helluva lot and I don't think our Greek owner will accept anything less than promotion. I'll be surprised if he even accepts a play-off defeat. He expects results and Karanka is at risk of the sack, if he doesn't always keep us as close to the top 6 as possible. The chance of him getting the sack before May is high, although I hope not, he's certainly been the only manager to stop us from bleeding goals, this century. Defensively we're better. So taking my belief, of a top 10, Karanka's on thin ice. Which would be a shame. But Mr Marinakis is the one who splashed the cash, so his target is the only 1 that matters.
Talking of promoted sides, Preston did well, Wolves in season 2 (if I'm right). Norwich and Southampton years ago, add Swansea too. Wigan are much improved. Blackburn are historically a 'big' side and the faithful will be expecting a return to better days in the shortest span possible.