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O'Neill is frustrated with fans' criticism and wants
showdown talks with owner Randy Lerner. He declared: "I'll sit down
with Mr Lerner at the end of the season and see where we are
placed.
"If, by the end of the season, it has turned out pretty
well, great.
"If it hasn't, I will assess things with the chairman,
who is my employer. If the fans are disgruntled I will take that
into consideration. The chairman will have a big say and I will
have a say because it is my life."
O'Neill's outburst comes in the wake of growing
complaints from fans which snowballed after Saturday's 7-1
thrashing at Chelsea.
He has no long-term deal with the club, insisting on a
12-month rolling contract.
O'Neill was stunned to find himself at the centre of
rumours he had quit on Tuesday following a bust-up with Lerner. He
added: "Mr Lerner was quite surprised and wanted to know who had
given the go-ahead."
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