And that's why I caveated him.
There is no doubt his football is relevant, he's transformed Leeds and how they play, just as he did so with OM and others. So his biggest tick and why I included him is because I simply love how his teams play football, all the fans of the clubs he's been there long enough to adapt and implement to his game all adore his football too.
But, the caveat comes in with the relationship he has with the board(s). I think (I don't know for certain) that there is a load of shit written about him being ultra-difficult. There are loads of things that support him being a highly practicle man, that understands the situation the club migh be in and therfre the resources available to him, in every case where there's been a falling out it's mooted because the board lied about the resources promised. He takes no prisoners and if he's been dealt a hand that was first agreed he takes no shit and walks. It's said he's a highly honourable person, he'ss give everything and expects the same back.
I honestly don't know why massive clubs don't come in for him (maybe they have) but suspect because he couldn't give two fucks if you're Real Madrid, Man U or Leeds or OM he'll treat them all the same, plays no lip service because of reputation???? Also, being at a top club means you have to be as good with the corp. stuff as you are with the football, I just think he's not the right man (in the eyes of the Boards) to have as your manager and then get him to wear the Hugo Boss rollnecks as part of the sponsorship deal??
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