Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £70m
I think you are completely right but let's not take any risks.I think he was only ever appointed until May no matter what...
I think...
1) Things under Koeman behind the scenes were worse than we as a fanbase were privy to.
2) We genuinely gave Unsworth a run with a view to end of the season/would do a job.
3) Panic of a complete collapse set in, our first (Silva), second (Fonseca), and god knows how many other choices wouldn't come in November.
4) Media scrutiny on what's happening/criticism towards board forced the issue more. Unsworth wasn't doing it - the timing of sacking Koeman and his run of first three games did him no favours - Chelsea (A) lost 2-0, Leicester (A) lost 2-0, Lyon (A) lost 3-0, Watford (H) won 3-2, Crystal Palace (A) drew 2-2, Atalanta (H) Lost 5-1, Southampton (A) lost 4-1 - Allardyce was all but boxed off before West Ham (H) Won 4-0.
5) Allardyce until May quite simply because he was a short term interim option - he negotiated a longer contract to ensure a decent pay off.
All about "getting through" the next four games - they'll make sweeping changes next month without the need for moody protests, convinced of it.
Big Scam out!