Whilst there are zero facts I can use to substantiate the claim, I am pretty certain we would not be in any worst position now had Koeman remained. In fact, I’m pretty sure he would have turned things around just like he did at Southampton after their bad start to his second season.
Whilst he was responsible for some of the problems and signings like klaasen. He was in no way fully responsible and more of the burden should have been on Walsh. A guy employed full time to find players to take us to the next level. Although it isn't an easy job he has failed miserably. He was coming up with names like belfodil to lead the line. Where's he Now?
I think last summer cost us this season with some appalling signings, even Rooney was a bad move, he's done ok for us but has he really justified his wage? I wouldn't have imagined his signing has had the commercial impact expected either.
The club is in a mess at the moment, there's no direction, bad attitudes, no unity. It's going to take a huge job this summer to get the club back on track and although I did feel allardyce deserves a chance, I think the overwhelming negativity towards him makes it impossible for him to continue.