Im not saying he's immune from criticism but bloody hell.
People wanted Pellegrini (who has pedigree) and look how he's doing at West Ham - 3 wins in 10, a lower win ratio than Alan Pardew and battered 4-0 by Oxford. Their fans sound like us with their criticisms
People wanted Emery (another one who has pedigree) and the Arsenal fans want him out.
There are 2 managers in world football who guarantee success as they have done it multiple times in various leagues (Mourinho, Guardiola), everyone else is a gamble regardless of their pedigree. Plus those 2 have always been at top teams with top players anyway.
Bet most would kill for Simeone but who's to say even if we got him he would replicate what he's done at Atletico here?
As I say, im not defending him but people who think its easy picking a manager need their heads testing.
Ive slowly come around to the idea of Benitez. Won stuff in Spain, England & Italy and done wonders with Newcastle on a shoestring even with all the turmoil going on. Plus is actually achievable unlike Guardiola and Mourinho.