Nicola said in one of his post-Adkins interviews that the players had concerns about Nigel and his management. He used the word 'sensed' which means that some players approached him (or gave their opinions when he approached them).
Imagine he has probably taken a bit of a wage cut to secure another 2 years, pleased for him. Was at elland road last year and will always have a soft spot for our superkelv. Sure he is glad he never went to west ham when they offered him a spot warming the bench. Think what he would have missed out on!