.... and it's time you were too, Grayson. You've had much longer than he had to sort it out, and similar funding. It's only a wee boy that's preventing it being far worse. You must have something on Bates if he hasn't fired you by now. Pray tell ....
It is going to be very hard for Bates not to sack Grayson now, I simply can't see the agony going on for much longer. The issue is who comes in, it would have to be a former Chelsea buddy as nobody would work under Bates. Zola anyone?
I'd compromise on a defensive coach that knows what he's doing, just to see us through to the end of the season.