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Diffenence of opinions is what makes the site popular. Why do you feel that M Martin needs to be vindicated?
This is a team he given. We may agree with the coaching change or not, but the fact is it happened, if M. Martin didn't take the job someone else would have.
Johnny M did a great job, but heard he just did not see eye to with the Sis hall. If you or I do a great job but can't get along with our boss, how long do you think we would keep our job?

I imagine you to be a boss. I would say that you feel exactly that way because if someone dont see eye to eye with you, then they should go away. I have never been in a boss role myself. I have always followed my boss's instructions to the letter, even when I thought it a foolish request. All the former coach do was win 500 games. It appears that was his job, I also think former players would attest to the teaching of how to be a better person was a result of his being there. If I was productive and got results, but did not see eye to with my boss and they booted me out, they lost out, and will endure the outcome. I also say that M. Martin knew of the coup before anyone (JMO). That, in my mind just seems wrong. I could be wrong about that, but it sure was a quick hire. BTW, if you choose to follow a successful individual, as you say he chose the job, then yes, you have to prove yourself (vindication). Dont be naive and think otherwise. If your boss makes decisions based on personality and personal relationships and always surrounding themselves who only see eye to eye, I think they may not be a very good boss and will get poor results. That reminds me, what kind of results is this decision actually getting anyway?