We were in a downward spiral under Pulis.
As others have said many supporters were willing to endure his boring style if it achieved results and secured our premiership status. The board were Satisfied
No supporters will tolerate continual poor displays and no results to show for it .They voted with their feet and this started since Feb 2017.
The board were more than tolerant to the dwindling gates but not to the real possibility of relegation.
Since Pardew the gates have increased and there is more enthusiasm in the players and hope for supporters.

Needed a change in my opinion as it was getting desperate all round and the mood was toxic before during and after games