Nothing whatsoever to do with character assassination. I believe that he brought the dislike on himself with his continual blaming of everybody else bar himself. I also do not think that what he achieved was at all remarkable compared to he likes of Holloway and Blackpool Every year...
I must have been unlucky as I was stationed in Munster for 3 years early 60s and I didnt meet 1 German who wasnt arrogant or had a chip on his shoulder. Perhaps times have changed
Typical German with a permanent chip on his shoulder as everything was always everybody else fault usually a poor ref and bad decisions never his tactics or team selection.
This is not about taking them up but having the knowledge and ability to keep them there.the records are littered with yo yo clubs.
The point is most of our fans on here were envious of the signings that he made and set him up as an example to CH.
In the light of day that difference represents about 1 additional player each season so not lot to shout about and I havent heard any moans from Wagner about lack of funds to strengthen.