His selections often baffled me, even as a layman I could clearly see there were huge holes in his on pitch strategy, even if strategy is used in its loosest sense. I can see why Leverkusen binned him, it seems to be a very similar scenario.
They would have paid up his first year, then agreed to say he resigned so as not to blot his CV when he looks for jobs elsewhere,...... common practice.
A squad that most of us thought was capable given the right leadership and structure, add one experienced m/f maestro and I think we would compete at the top end, instead of where we are now.
I think adopting the 'Danny Dyer' stance, and using the word 'mug' .... didn't do this thread, or you, any justice ...... we all stand easy now that the feud is resolved.
There is no time to give NJ a bedding in period, a good result yes, but this is no time to waste a trf window on the off chance it MAY work out..... sadly we have no choice, experience is what we need.....and quickly.