Quote Originally Posted by i961pie View Post
As with Nolan it is all or nothing season for Karanka with the signings they have made and in your case the money spent.
I have to admit, you're probably right - FOR ONCE!
After spending all this money, Mr Marinakis would expect to be rewarded with a Premiership payday. And he's not one slow to fire managers who don't get the results.
But also to be fair, there's no suggestion thus far, that he will do a 'Blacpoolesque owner's game.' Wait to get to the prem to recoup and then profit and thereafter, refuse to bother anymore.

But Karanka's from Spain, and knows the routine, managers are expected to succeed no matter what, and the moment things go South, expect to collect your fees. There's very little wiggle room for him, he must deliver, maybe just maybe, if he gets the team very very close but come up short - say 7th, he might be given another crack.
But yes, a floundering start and mired in mid-table in November and December with very little chance of reaching 6th, he won't be having his turkey in England for Christmas.