Maybe give SD until December. If we're in the bottom half at that time, with few signs of reaching the top ten, time to reassess the management then. If we're in the bottom third by Christmas, I think even SD would admit he'd been given a fair crack of the whip by Patrick Cryne, and it would then definitely be the time to move on. But if we're in the top ten at Christmas, maybe it would mean SD's gained some experience out of all the turmoil this season and improved as motivator and tactician.
No point in a wait and see policy,either back him with what ever resources Cryne has to give or sack him.Cryne must have an idea now wether Davey is what he wants or not.
i usually don't comment on managers ,but the players on the field have some responsibility ,so to give Simon while Christmas upon those set parameters seems fair .