According to the book Broken Dreams the writer Tom Bowers said that he never bought or sold a player unless he received at least £100k for the deal so based on the number of players he has bought and sold he should be a very wealthy man. It is worth noting the author also slated Don Revie...
Sorry I dont understand your post as he is a proven manager so much so that many wanted him as England Manager. Also it is a proven fact that when taking over he will want to bring in tried and tested players as he has done at every club that he has managed. So why the sign?
When AFCB were a struggling club prior to the current owner buying it. I think that Yeovil could be a possibility though. as only just down the road and low down in status.