Big difference: Albion didn't sack him mid-season.
When were we supposed to move on? Wait for him to resign? Wait until the end of his contract (never, ever happens with managers) with a chance we'd be in Championship?
Albion is a HUGE investment for Bloom. Can't blame him for wanting a refresh.
Shocked and saddened... but it's the right thing for the club.
Happy that Hughton was kept to the end of the season, and doesn't have a relegation on his CV.
Onwards and (hopefully) upwards.