Think that's that for ETH. He may cling on simply til next weekend with it being a busy week, but after the Villa game there's a short gap with the internationals. Hard to see him staying on after that. Honestly, it would feel cruel keeping him on. He looks lost.
Biggest issue was a simple lack of belief and commitment from the first whistle. That supersedes any issues with formation and personal form. If the team can't go out and make a full effort for the cause they're never going to win. I wouldn't say the team has outright downed tools, but they sure as hell don't believe in the project. Without that, nothing he can do will work.
I understand the approach the management took with regards to keeping ETH. And there a lot to be said about how the club’s previous senior managers made things harder for ETH. He isn’t the sole architect of this mess. However Ineos need to be wary about the club heading into a downward spiral mid-season. I think it's the right time for him to go.
