Andrews needs to navigate the initial season without drama to secure his position. The squad's weakening provides a valid reason for any challenges faced. The club's recent mid-table finishes make high expectations unreasonable for a new manager, particularly as they have sold a key player. However, a poor performance by October could lead to a swift change in management if results are unsatisfactory.
Football players often talk about checkpoints within matches; getting to 15 minutes, to 30 minutes and so on. With Andrews, a similar logic may apply.
His first job is to get to Christmas without any real drama around the club. The weakening of his squad gives him an obvious excuse for any struggles.
The club have been safely in mid-table for the last four seasons, finishing between ninth and 16th, making it unreasonable to demand more from a new manager.
If things look grim by October, they won't hesitate to make a change.
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