Perhaps. But not how their fans feel or wider football pundits, I think they used to have a much publicised ‘academy’ when Ron Greenwood was manager, and a lot of it was on the back of the 66 World Cup….
You could argue that prior to Poyet and subsequently Potter and RdZ we weren’t known for...
Called it some time ago, when he was with us.
They’re a good fit. A fan base that likes attacking football, an ambitious manager.
Would be a good move for both parties.