Virtually everyone was of the opinion that Rafa's tenure had run its course and he had taken us as far as he could. People were prepared to let him go because there were viable, suitable options out there. Deschamp, Pellegrini, Hiddink.....plenty. So don't give me all this guff that people wanted Hodgson instead. Virtually everyone was unimpressed but felt he was a short term solution that would steady the ship in a period prior to new owners taking over and picking their own man. What's happening here is that those who chose to support Hodgson (not his appointment) are being lambasted.