Of course not. But the point is, we didn't get there simply by letting Wilder go and appointing Appleton instead. We had to go through Mickey Lewis, Gary Waddock and a takeover before we got to the good bit. If that kind of scenario happens again, then I do fear for our L1 status.
Just as I think Wilder would have got us into the play-offs that year if Lenegan hadn't been concentrating on selling the club instead of backing him, so I think Pep would have seen out an acceptable season if Eales had been supporting him. The issue in both cases is not with the manager but the actions of the club's owners.
Incidentally I thought of you (and Yellow Fever) when listening to Malcolm Shotton commentating on Us at Rotherham. Very much so. He alluded to similar difficulties with the chairman during his tenure, not being supported, losing his best players, lies being told about relationships behind the scenes etc. Plus ca change, innit...