Dr., to take a slightly diverse view, I think this may be a stay of execution.
Sometime, way back, when Clive Walker was boss, I watched an unconvincing draw there.
My post-match interaction as he departed the field of action after the final whistle went along the lines of:
Me: "Well played, Clive. Good result!"
Clive: "F@ck off".
What a great man for the Cobblers he was.
I think the current incumbent is of similar stout heart!
(Or, maybe that got panned 5-0 that day...... memory is a tricky old burger.....)