The upcoming match between Wolverhampton and West Ham is referred to as “who gets fired derby”. Wolverhampton manager Gary O’Neil is under enormous pressure. Several British media reports that the club’s board is ready to sack the 41-year-old after the 4-0 loss to Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, but that they are willing to keep him safe for another game.
After the game, Everton climbed up to 14th place in the Premier League, while Wolverhampton remained below the red line.
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talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook stated that the coach will sit out the week anyway. According to Crook, Wolverhampton’s management is aware of the discontent among supporters directed at O’Neil, but does not want to sack the manager at the moment.
However, the data suggests that O’Neil does not have many chances left. A positive result in the next round seems to be a must if the Englishman is to keep his job. Wolverhampton’s next opponent is West Ham, who are under the management of Julen Lopetegui who also sang about his sacking.
West Ham also lost their last game. On Tuesday, they lost 3 – 1 at the King Power Stadium to Leicester.
The match that will be played this coming Monday therefore has a good chance of being portrayed as an “El Sackico” where the losing man risks playing his last match as responsible.
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Wolverhampton are second to last in the Premier League after 14 rounds.
