Match Day 17 do-or-die encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers will surely result in the sacking of one of their managers.
Currently ranked #1 and #2 on the sack index, Owen Coyle and Steve Kean will go into Tuesday's game knowing that the victor will live to fight another day while the vanquished packs his bags
Joining them both is our good friend Mick McCarthy, Roberto Martinez and returnee Alex McLeish
#1. Steve Kean
Kean knocks off Owen Coyle from the number #1 spot because his team is more likely to lose on Tuesday at Ewood Park. Despite having home advantage, listening to the supporters call for Kean's sack has to be taking a toll on the players. There's only so much they can do.
#2. Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle has to be looking at Kean and Blackburn as the much needed life line to end Bolton's horror start to the season. Playing away from the Reebok Stadium may actually take some pressure away, especially against a side that lacks home motivation.
#3. Mick McCarthy
Nothing changes for Mick McCarthy as his team hosts Norwich City. On paper this looks like a likely game to win, but not so fast. Wolves have lost almost half of the games they've played at home including Saturday's loss to West Brom after taking the lead in the 16th minute.
Besides, Norwich City are proving a hard team to beat. Since getting trashed 5-1 by Manchester City, they have produced impressive results against Newcastle (4-2) and away at Everton (1-1). Anything less than a draw and McCarthy will surely be catching a bus out of town.
#4. Roberto Martinez
A well deserved draw against Chelsea has bought Roberto Martinez some more time.
Another good result against Liverpool on Wednesday will certainly see him exit the sack index. But a slip up means he gets to go to Old Trafford five days later empty handed. Then on the last day of the year, he gets to visit Stoke City. Brutal.
#5. Alex McLeish
The ginger-head Manager's team display against Liverpool in front of the home crowd was atrocious.
Next up is Arsenal at home and Stoke City away. He should have moved up to #3 or #4 on the sack index by the time the Stoke game's over.
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