Richo: I've not had board's backing

Richardson was open in his criticism of the clubs board recently, after he was denied the chance to make two deadline day signings last Thursday.

The Notts boss was clearly still annoyed before Saturday's clash with Bristol Rovers, stating on BBC Radio Nottingham that the past week was 'the worst in his career.'

Richo during happier times

Chief executive Patrick Nelson also stated on the radio that he was extremely disappointed that Richardson had vented his feelings publicly.

All this - coupled, ofcourse, with the club's woeful on-the-field form at the moment - leaves the 35-year-old's chances of landing the job beyond this summer looking extremely slim.

But Richardson insists he was right to say what he did - even having a subtle dig at his players in the process.

"I do not feel that I have always had the backing of the board," the angry manager told the NEP.

"I'll tell it like it is - I felt we needed to add to the squad before the deadline and I think I was proved right by what we saw on Saturday.

"Maybe I have damaged my prospects of hanging on to the job next season. I don't know. But I said what I said because I am honest.

"But that has gone now, so we will get on with it."

Richardson took over the manager's post from Gary Mills back in early November, after a string of bad performances.

Despite never coaching at any capacity before, the veteran did enough in his first two months in a caretaker role to be handed the job until the end of the season.

In recent weeks though, The Magpies' form has plunged - with Richo's men being on the wrong end of four succesive defeats, which has seen his side sucked back into the relegation dogfight.

The popular defender - who has spent 9 years as a player at Meadow Lane - has divided the club's support with his criticism of the board.

To vote in the poll currently relating to his comments, click here.