When Watford made the decision to hand Valerien Ismael a new contract on the back of a poor run of form, many eyebrows were raised, particularly by their supporters.
As it stands, though, the show of faith has had its desired effect, with the Hornets having put together a run of two wins and one draw from their last three games.
While it has not necessarily been pretty, a comeback draw at Cardiff has been followed by 1-0 wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City.
With Watford having now twice put together three-match unbeaten streaks in the Championship this season, it appears possible that solid foundations have been laid.
Nevertheless, like is generally the case at Vicarage Road, Ismael will focus on the short term for the time being now that they have edged towards the mid-table spots.
Two matches have passed since Millwall and Gary Rowett mutually decided to go their separate ways, the reins being temporarily handed to Adam Barrett.
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Just the one point has come from his two games in charge, a 1-1 draw at Preston North End being followed by a 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers.
Most people will agree that the East Londoners need to make a decision on who to appoint as their new boss with the life currently being sucked out of their campaign.
Even when Rowett was in charge, Millwall had failed to record successive wins in the Championship, and they now have just six points from as many games since September 23.
