We can hardly blame Dyche for the squad at Burnley. Their revenue is bound to be small in an area with the two Manchester giants within spitting distance, plus St. Helen's and Wigan RFCs. I think he did very well at Burnley. Mind you, I've some sympathy for Flanders' comment - a small club successful manager doesn't always translate to a bigger club. True, Bob Stokoe came with a managerial c.v. of Blackpool, Carlisle, Bury and Rochdale, but as a player, he'd cut his teeth at a giant club - Newcastle won three FA Cups in five years when he played there - so he already understood how they worked.
I wouldn't be devastated if Dyche came here - but I do think Flanders has a point.
I wouldn't be devastated if Dyche came here - but I do think Flanders has a point.