With 8 Premiership managers already left for greener pastures, the latest being Big Sam who left troubled Newcastle Utd. 2 days ago, who wants that job or indeed any managers job?
In reviewing the departure of Sam Allardyce, its begs the question "what ever happened to loyalty?" particularly from the respective clubs board of directors or owners?
Do clubs, in this case Newcastle really expect overnight success. Allardyce had always stated he needed 2 - 3 years, which when you view the history of the club, was quite a reasonable request. In fact he got just over 8 months, what made it worse, was only 2 days before he got sacked the board openly stated "we are 100% behind our manager" with friends like that who needs enemies?
Liverpool's manager faces the same problem, the new owners are expecting success, now don't get me wrong, so do the majority of supporters, however I would suggest that the average Liverpool fan has a much better understanding of what it takes to win the Premiership that our new owners do.
Unfortunately it has a lot to do with money, just look what Chelsea have achieved over the past few years, Man. Utd and Fergie have never been shy in spending lots of money to get the players they want. While Liverpool may have spent a lot, by their standards, it still pales when compared to the others.
It is interesting to see the polls on some web sites about who is the next manager to be shown the door, and it is really disappointing to see Raffa's name amongst them. He deserves more than that and if offered a drink by Hicks or Gillette from a chalice should refuse!
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