Leeds United's chaotic season rests on the outcome of only three more Premier League games.
The Elland Road club have parted with Jesse Marsch and then Javi Gracia as managers.
They are now under the guidance of Sam Allardyce, who also oversaw the 2-1 loss to Manchester City last weekend.
The Athletic have now detailed some of the behind the scenes chaos at Leeds this term.
Owner Andrea Radrizzani had no inkling the club would be in a relegation fight this season.
Radrizanni was even willing to sack Marsch in October last year, but chose to keep the American.
Marsch was eventually fired days after the January transfer window closed.