Instability at the house of Gucci?

When Tom Ford left Gucci, the Gucci Group designated three designers to succeed him: one to do men's wear, one to do accessories, and finally his right-hand woman to do women's wear. This trio didn't last very long as the woman who proceeded Tom Ford quit after one season and was then replaced by the accessories designer, Alessandra Facchinetti. Now, I'm sure everyone will agree with me that Gucci just hasn't been the same since Ford left but still keeps afloat based entirely on the image that he created from scratch. Alessandra Facchinetti is now rumoured to be taking over the helm at Valentino after the Spring 2009 couture collections. What will be become of Gucci now? Perhaps succeeded by Ford's protege, Alexander McQueen? A tempting thought.....