it would be harsh to judge his managerial abilities based on that spell. He and Thelwell did at least start to put some building blocks in place in summer 22, there was a clear plan in place but the failure to bring in an effective striker blew a big hole in it. Once the rot set it, he was doomed - same as the vastly more experienced Benitez and Dyche either side.

Nice guy, and maybe learning as he goes as a tactician.