I don't think you can really blame fans Were West Brom fans calling for Clarke's head? I think boards just panic because of the large amounts of money involved For every one Pulis turnaround there seem to be four where it doesn't make much difference. But I guess Chairmen always think they will be the one who gets it right Edit: Second half of your post is interesting. I wonder if the successes of Rodgers & Martinez this season will encourage more clubs to take chances on new appointments, and avoid the usual 'safe' suspects