Looks likely it's Sam now if terms can be agreed. Assuming he gets his desired longer contract would you think that preferable to bringing Dyche in?
Sam's a survival expert and we're clearly in freefall but if it's not a short contract I'd prefer Dyche who's more likely to build a something strong over time and not bilk the club for every penny.
I have always been a bit 'meh' over Dyche. It's unfair as he has done a great job at Burnley and then Silva gets all the plaudits. In ideal circumstances, I would have neither Dyche nor Allardyce, but now, and being terrified, I would accept either. Personality wise, Sam to me has a bit more nuance about him, which might be important in trying to get some harmony and unity within the squad. Whatever people say, and I accept all of the question marks and black marks hovering over him, I don't think he has ever been accused of not maintaining a happy camp in terms of player morale.
Dyche on a 3 year deal makes far more sense than Allardyce for six months but Sam was never going to accept a six-month deal.
I'm realistic on Allardyce. If it's him, its an appointment that will be viewed with dismay by the majority. I have concerns about the sort of landscape he leaves behind in terms of football structure but if I'm pointing the finger at people at the club at present, there are plenty of other candidates ahead of somebody who has yet to spend a day at the club.
Sam, as far as I'm concerned, and if he gets it, starts with a clean slate on his first day and gets judged from there. I have never seen us in such a mess and it's time to unite behind whoever the new manager will be.