Alan Pardew's fast-starting reputation when hire by Premier League clubs was one of the main reasons he was called upon by West Brom, but it's a move that crumbling in front of the very eyes of the Baggies board.
Ahead of Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Huddersfield - with goals from Rajiv van La Parra inflicting what could be a sackable defeat - the under-fire boss claimed that he had 'a bag-and-a-half packed' ahead of this dog fight, but that bag may be zipped up and ready for the exit after this performance.
Heading into the game West Brom had lost their last four games in all competitions and hadn't won a league game since January - a 2-0 victory over Brighton - and they certainly played like a team low on confidence.