Was it not really Maynard's fault?

[kill_the_drum]

We missed auto promotion by two wins.

Don't sell Crowley? Promoted.

Sell Crowley but don't get the last Jones injury? Promoted.

Sell Crowley, Jones still injured but have a little bit of luck somewhere else? (like a penalty or two at the right time) Promoted.

Instead we sold Crowley, Jones got injured yet again and we missed out by six points. Sacking the head coach is not how I'd respond to that but thankfully it isn't my decision or my 2-3 million pounds per year getting flushed over it.

Presumably the brothers have data that says for certain that SM underperformed on top of all of the above and we should've hit an auto spot anyway. Presumably they have a better man lined up and haven't announced yet for... reasons. I doubt they've lost the plot. They've been so cool, calm and collected throughout their tenure so far.

But, for the first time in their tenure I've got a creeping doubt (like 5%) that they've lost the plot.

Completely agree, although I don?t think they?ve lost the plot. They will know his position is untenable or they just want someone much better. Either way it?s the correct choice.
The Bros have been a breath of fresh air over the last few years, but I think January was a huge fail and SM has paid the ultimate price.
It would be interesting to see what our PPG was with any 2 of Crowley/Didsy/Jones playing.
I?d guess it?s easily top 3 if not champions!