Hes apparently got good links/connections in the game hasnt he, with people like Mourino so at least hes known even if not in this country. I like the idea rather than give it to some kid from Lg One or Lg Two for example, and Im happy that we've moved away from the former idea of appointing from within.
Theres no real concrete reason as to why this should be any better than what we already had, and remember all new managers/coaches are all a gamble of some sorts. But Im prepared to appreciate this and if he keeps us up then it will be a massive feather in the cap for the owners wont it. It might not work out but Im much happier than if we'd just stuck with Harsley which for me would have been an appalling choice.