Story of the last 4 years.

No I didn't, but I would've expected him to be a bit more ambivalent in his remarks about Agar. Or better, make no comment at all on the coaching situation.

So far he's said he's the rlmost important person at the clubrl (I know we've all assumed he meant the "coach" as opposed to Agar, but was that wishful thinking?) and has appeared on telly saying the coach's position was not under review and Agar had done "a good job" and had suffered from under investment.

Coupled with Sam Moa's relief on signing his new contract that Agar would be here next season I'm starting to think that Pearson may maintain the status quo.

Certainly he's given no indication whatsoever that the way forward lies within a new coaching set-up. After the CC defeat I would have expected an ominous silence if this was on his mind, instead he gave him the Look North vote of confidence.

In the interview I saw on Look North he seemed fairly non-committal. When asked if Agar was the man for the year ahead he only said he was the man for now.

I know, that's what I told myself too, just have a general sinking feeling. Can't explain it - paranoia, maybe? Or a resignation to the worst instilled over the last four years?

Just not as positive as I was a week ago. Thought a hint may have been dropped after the Leeds match.

Unfortunately I expect to see him start next season as coach.

He's not much of a hinter though if the take over is any kind of yard stick!