Oh we had the major surgery when we finally got rid of FFS & his board of directors.... thats was the start
At that point, Mike Ashley should have replaced Big Sam, as it would have signaled the sign of a new time but he waited to see if BS cud cut the mustard but sadly enough, he coudn't, so know he's decided to change what was left behind by FFS & start again, tho I doubt bringing in another English namager is the right option, he might has well left BS in charge, not as if we're struggling against relegation, unlike the Makems & they've spent around £40m since moving into the bog league
BS got to spend £25m of which he recovered £14m, so really only spent £11m & just replaced player that left, so not really strengethed the squad in anyway, we have serious injuries to deal with & then we have a striker who's mind was clearly on the African Nations more than scoring for the TOON
so no wonder BS had trouble, its a shame he's gone but I hope they change their minds about replacing him with another British manager
Pete