Maybe there are two types of managers

Feel sorry for Warnock for all he has done for QPR, however:

Remember this December 2010:

Hughton's departure came a day after Newcastle lost 3-1 at West Brom, a result which left them 11th in the Premier League table. The 51-year-old guided Newcastle back into the top flight last season but the club said it was looking for someone "with more managerial experience".

And remember this February 2011:

Albion have relieved head coach Roberto Di Matteo of his duties and placed him on gardening leave with immediate effect. Assistant Eddie Newton and fitness coach Ade Mafe have joined him. The Baggies board made their move in the wake of yesterday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, which was their 13th defeat in their last 18 games. Chairman Jeremy Peace said: “This has been a tough decision but we, as a board, believe it is the right one to give the club the best possible chance of remaining in the Premier League.

Is it that one type of manager is good at performing in the lower leagues but when it comes to the premier league another type of manager is needed?

 

Not sure it's that simple. But it's two good points you bring up. The Hughton/Pardew change i think has proved Mike Ashley right. Had forgotten about WBA, they would be playing in the Championship if it wasn't for Hodgson.

 

It is a different kettle of fish with regards to tactics, speed of the game, fitness and the overall quality of players is higher.

So to be good at lower levels takes a different approach to the higher leagues, some have managed it.

 

Let's just say the prem finds both players and managers out more. The dismissals of both Hughton and less so di Matteo surprised much of the football world - but look at Toon and WBA now.

Last year NW won the NPC title on a few cheap journeymen and an unchanging 4231 built round a maverick midfielder. That alone outwitted an entire albeit lower division. We all knew we'd need a stronger setup this year but the management nouse wasn't sufficient to outwit enough teams to secure our position.

But that's the problem with football management isn't it? Unlike other industries, it doesn't recognise that management is a separate profession that demands a broader range of technical skills than simply having played football.

Whilst there are a few 'naturals' about, most others need to be educated in strategy, planning, organisation, contract law, budgeting, 'man' management, decision-making, negotiating skills, initiative, communications and so on. You don't get that in coaching qualifications let alone being a pro footballer. Ask Bryan Robson or Wilkins!

 

In the PL, you need a capable tactician, not someone whos got motivation and nothing else. When the motivation fails then you have nothing else.

Thats why Norwich and Swansea have overtaken us.