red_house
UTC Legend
That would be like red rag to a bull for Eddie, I don't think Max has ever had any influence on team selection when he's been the manager.
Not sure about that. He can red rag what he likes but Max runs the show. Don't forget Mrs Max and the infamous half time talk.
Eddie and the board would have met at the start of the season and worked out their priorities. The priority appears to be PL football / consolidation and has been year on year. Eddies cup selections would have been based on keeping PL status which in turn would have been based on the boards priorities. So you could argue Max does actually influence things, as he should bearing in mind its the family jewels at stake.