If Ricki is still coaching next season a contributing factor will be that Welnix have worked out how much it will cost to replace him.
It will all be about cost/benefit to them. They may find they simply can't justify the cost of bringing in someone who provides a significant enough point of difference.
The irony of that would be that this season's low attendances (blamed on Ricki's coaching style) are creating the financial pressure under which re-appointing Ricki seems like a good option.
Maybe all Ricki has to do is pay lip service to this change of style malarkey, get a few more punters in, and allow Welnix to put a brave face on accepting they can't afford anybody else decent.
So Gareth says on the radio this morning Ricki will be coaching next season and no DoF position for at least two years due to the financial situation.
I hate showing off but I totally called this two weeks ago.