At the time we had to choose from K.Mac, Curbishley & Sven? Jol was the man everyone seemed to want or David Moyes,both were not available although Jol is now!
I guess the board thought he was the most experienced and best man for the job, it has not worked out upto now, the next 2 weeks will determine wether he stays which he is likley to imo.
If the board stick by him and it goes wrong ie;relegation then they will suffer the consequences big time even worse than us supporters, If he goes then the signing of players in this window will be very difficult we have to remember that.