I thought he was great a few seasons ago at Brum before he undeservedly got the push - actually wanted him to replace Slade, but times change.
Maybe flatters to deceive and is all front. Doesn't inspire me as a "player's manager" and could turn out to be one of those "nearly men" who are only good to a point.
Up to him to prove different now with Stoke, his inherited Prem squad of players, and of course their parachute money.