I like that he wanted a crack at management and where others

of similar stature/reputation might've hawked their pearlies at the Prem, he took on the club that was adrift at the bottom of the league - and kept them up.

That looks like common sense, to me - a sign that he wished to learn his trade. Of course it might also be that he lived nearby and might be quickly forgiven if he failed to keep a no-hope club in the league, I don't know.

But new managers do need to learn the game and few are given as much time to do so as Southgate. Ince might've improved at Ewood, who knows?

Sigh nim oop.

Posted By: Sugbad The Bad, Jan 14, 20:32:19