A source close to the board told SunSport: "He has lost a lot of the players. Now there are members of the board who are seriously doubting him. The chairman, John Wardle, still remains supportive but he is fast becoming an isolated figure. Even he is beginning to wonder if it is time for a change.
"If they lose at Crystal Palace that could be it."
Defeat at home to Everton on Saturday was the last straw for many fans. Local phone-ins and supporters’ websites were plagued with diehard City followers calling for Keegan to be axed.
Keegan has spent more than £50million on the team but last season the club flirted with relegation and finished just above the drop zone.
The problem City would have is paying Keegan off. The club are skint and Keegan’s contract demands a £1m pay-off if he is sacked. Many influential figures at the club hope he will just resign'
With ex-bitter Gary Megson falling out with the Baggies board can you smell a conspiracy theory brewing?