He never really got to speak to big Val ,I heard because a little bald guy kept pushing him away going “he’s my friend not yours “
Whilst I wish him all the best for the upcoming games, this is a guy who has spent his whole career (playing and coaching) in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th divisions of the German game. He has even less credibility for the role than Schopp did, and it's alarming that he's the most credible option to look after us. Fingers crossed they're well on with the search for a replacement.
Might just be a case of they are good friends outside of football going back many years. Business and pleasure and all that.
Not playing at a high level hasn't stopped the likes of Mourinho, Benitez or even Arrigo Sacchi from becoming top managers.
Which championship club currently has an experienced championship manager working as an assistant coach?
I genuinely don't think he'll be in it for long. He's the new Adam Murray. Probably in charge the next game, new coach in the stand against Hull, given the international break to work with the players before his first official game in charge.
Blackwell is AM at Boro - bit of a stretch to call him an experienced 'manager' despite his spell in charge at bumhole Lane.