the manager came out with the statement Ritchie came out with 2 weeks ago. I would have sacked him on the spot. </p> It was absolutely no way to inspire players, sponsors, managment and most importantly to attract paying customers.</p> I think PC's mind was made up then and for the last 2 weeks they have been lining up a successor. Shepherds comments on dee dar last week were a softener for today and tomorrow the new guy steps in.</p>