Not strictly true, some earn the right of self-determination such is their status in a particular club. Sure, most take it too far but that doesn't take away from the fact that they are seen as the club...Fergie for instance...and on the 'take it too far' side there would be Wenger. Happens with players too...and we have a shining example of it.
Unfortunately, our manager that should have earned a decent status with us was betrayed by ownership AND supporters...and judging by your stance against his return and the reasons for it I have a decent idea where you stood back then...and I could probably add 'wrongly' to that. Now we are that which we were before him and have been since him. Isn't it grand? I'm enjoying my fellow fans 'getting their club back'. Can't wait for Simeone next!!!!