The owners haven't got a clue about football, that's their weakness. They ain't stupid, they will know performances aren't good enough currently but they will be fed nonsense about the side adapting to a new style of play, injuries to key signings, attacking players being out of form which will turn-around at some point etc. and i don't think they will have the knowledge/experience to say nah that's bollox. Again, they ain't blind but can they decipher between the coaching and playing style being shit as opposed to players underperforming as the manager professes? I know i've regularly watched American sports for quite a few years now and still can't with those!