Since MON we never really found a proper replacement until now. Lambert was ok considering the transfer restrictions. Houllier Mcleish were just bad ideas full stop. I can see why we gave RDM a try but again didn't deliver.
Tim was great short term and injected new ideas when Lambert ran out of ideas but Tim lost the plot the 2nd season and got found out for being another average manager.
Bruce was decent and managed to build a very decent squad but again ran out of ideas it seems. Yes Iwuz Deano looks like the real deal and long may it continue.