No-one really knows how much influence any Manager has on transfers any more. I know Brendan Rogers said that he just tells his boss what position he needs as opposed to asking for a certain player. Dean Smith has been critiqued over the incoming players this season but do we even know how involved he was in the process. Poch stated at Spurs that he was a coach not a manager.
Goals scored is not usually considered a benchmark for relegation. Goal difference or goals conceded is usually a more significant stat. By your thinking losing 8-4 to Liverpool would mean Villa avoid relegation !
Watford had an initial upsurge when Pearson took over but they have looked just awful lately. If the win against Chelsea's anything to go by then it looks like W Ham may have improved. Changing managers is always a crap shoot as to whether it will work.
I wonder if Chelsea will just cut their losses and buy his contract out. Apparently his Chelsea contract runs till June, 2022.
I really can't see many clubs lining up to loan him after Burnley & Villa.
They have spent a lot of money but also recouped a lot of money. Their net spend for the last five years is 107 mill while Man C is at 600 mill & Man u are at 480 mill. Aston Villa are at 160 mill.
Sean Dyche ??
Steady & Reliable but has never had the opportunity to buy quality players.
Who knows? Could be a world beater with some cash to spend !!!