Penrith coach Matthew Elliott has not been sacked by the NRL club today but rather offered a chance to front the board this week to plead for his future.
The Panthers board held an "informal discussion" today over Elliott's future and opted to give the coach a chance to speak with them directly before they made any decision.
Penrith released a statement today confirming Elliott would be called into a meeting to discuss the club's future some time this week.
"Chairman of the board Barry Walsh said that the board has had an informal discussion today reviewing the 2008 season and are convening a board meeting within the week at which Matthew Elliott will be invited to attend," the Panthers' statement read.
Elliott has just completed the second season of a three-year contract after joining the club from Canberra.
He has endured a rocky season with reports of deteriorating relationships with several senior players.
The Panthers collected the wooden spoon in Elliott's first year in charge and again failed to make the finals this season.
