You make foolish assumptions northliverpool (much like someone who was banned from here not long ago). Who says he appointed Kenny based on sentimental reasons or based on a hardcore of 'stupid fans'. He got rid of Hodgson because it was awful. He gave a caretaker role to someone at the club. This person then achieved top 4 form despite plenty of injuries. It was a sensible decision not a sentimental one, that we appoint that manager, and that we back him with money and see if we can do better. It hasn't worked out so well, but the season isn't over yet.
If it was'nt sentiment then what was it, you tell me any other manager who can be out of the game for about 10 to 15 years then automaticaly walk back into a top Premier League job if it was'nt because of who he was, if thats not sentiment I dont know what is, same as Keegan and Newcastle, I suppose that was'nt sentiment either.