The statements that Pulls and Allardyce would not have played AWB or Mitchell, and that Hodgson is a superior manager to both are opinions, not facts.
To my mind the greatest achievement in keeping us up was the one engineered by Pulis with essentially a Championship squad.
But that is an opinion and not a fact.
And possibly not a popular opinion because of the way he left and the perception that he is not a gentleman.

The heavy spending during 2016-17 under Pardew and Allardyce, and age of the players signed, is pretty much the reason why we find ourselves in the position we are now IMO.

Whilst I felt he did well at the time, I think the job Allardyce did is massively overstated by some now.

It's blatantly obvious that Pulis's achievement is greater than Hodgson's - he didn't have Wilf, and it has been acknowledged on here that without him we'd be toast, an opinion backed up by stats - when Wilf doesn't play we do less well.
I think Hodgson did exceptionally well in his first season, and credit where credit is due, has kept us up on a budget. That said I think the club in its current guise has run its course, and change is upon us, unless of course Parish is satisfied with diminishing returns - 11th / 12th / 14th - and this season?
I guess it depends on what results Hodgson grinds out for the rest of the season and what Parish has in mind for next season.

Edited by southnorwoodhill (30 Jan 2021 9.02pm)

Roy out. It’s time. Forget all the arguments either way, now or the end of this season is the time for change.
I don’t really care whether we are comfortable or struggling, it’s still time for the old boy to depart.

This is a premier league club that needs to move forward to the next era and that requires a new manager and we need it now.

I doubt there is anyone who thinks Roy should be in charge next season. He should see out this season and there should be a process already in place for a successor. I hope its not one of the usual suspects - Moyes, Howe, Dyche and definitely not serial loser Silva. But Roy has done a great job overall and should be thanked. Its just time to go at the end of the season.
And I will take the 3 points today.