You’re spot on - Poch (and the team frankly) felt like they needed a sabbatical after coming second to Chelsea, let alone the CL finalYes. In pure domestic results terms I understood why people were getting frustrated. But he'd brought so much to the club and deserved a bit more time at least.
Problem was I think he was knackered, shame it's not feasible for managers to take a few months' break, in a way.