Just looking at the table and Preston's current position. They are currently 8 points off the promotion spots.
If we beat them on Saturday, dependant on the result of the Villa - Bristol game, they could pretty much be out of the running for the play offs, which may make tempting him into the job easier.
However if Preston win and say the villa game is a draw, they would only be 6 points off the play offs with 12 points to play for, I could see Preston still digging their heels in letting him go.
I'm literally at the stage now were I just want a manager in place asap. I think the most telling thing for me that the club are actually acting on getting a manager in, is the fact Shan still hasn't brought in any help. If I was Shan and I knew I had the next few weeks/remainder of the season I would have brought at least one coach in for sure.
The fact that hasn't happened makes me think the club may be closer to getting a new man (and his staff) in.