If the majority of Manchester United and Everton fans had their way, Louis van Gaal and Roberto Martinez would not be in charge of their respective clubs for Saturday's F.A. Cup semifinal, let alone next season.
This gives a fascinating if morbid edge to the Wembley clash with some supporters even hoping their team loses as it would speed the manager's departure.
Winning the F.A. Cup would not guarantee van Gaal seeing out the final season of his contract, but it would help the case of Ed Woodward, the executive vice chairman, to retain the Dutchman, though the United power broker is in a minority in his backing of the manager.