As I understand it, be was very popular with a large portion of the playing side of the club, always courteous when he met fans and showed frustration if the off field aspects of the club didn't seem geared up to support the playing side. Oh and he was successful
Now if Carlsberg made managers...
As I've said before, if he wanted to stop us getting promoted it was a masterstroke to send on Ashley Barnes and have him let his attempts hit the woodwork or be saved.