My biggest problem with his methods while at Stoke has always been they were generally enough to see us off.
Absolute truth is that I always respected him as a boss who essentially said:
'Right, this us, what the fk are you going to do about it'?
It was the responsibility of our transient caretakers to work out a formula to overcome his seemingly simplistic set up.
Those caretakers nearly always fell flat on their faces.
Generally speaking I experienced more frustration with our inability to beat his sides than I ever did with his approach to games against the Albion.
I for one never said I wouldn't pay to watch Stoke every week due to 'style', but then I wouldn't pay to watch Stoke every week because they're not the Albion ;D .
Would I prefer a more imaginative and progressive approach to our play? Definitely.
However I've always respected the results he has been 'lucky' enough to accrue over the years, and as I support the Albion I'll be there to see his methods until either he leaves or my finances dictate that I cannot.
If others choose otherwise then I fully respect their decision.
COYB B) .