Originally Posted by
upthemaggies
I can think of three, in or around the promotion spots mid-season.
Harry Parkes taking over from Jimmy McMullan, sacked the following season 9 places lower than he started.
Ronnie Fenton taking over from Jimmy Sirrel, sacked two years later and 15 places lower.
Gary Brazil taking over from Allardyce, reverting back to coach at the end of the season 6 places lower.
The future is always unknown and this game does throw up surprises, the best predictions we can make are based on probabilities (past scenarios) and a hunch based on vibes he gives off as a person and there's nothing there to suggest Maynard can be a success after the start he has had. Spending can have an impact, but we've seen managers backed before who have still failed. I think Man Utd have spent more than Man City have in recent years, for example.