Fair do's - could be read either way - had it been Faulkner I would never have dreamed of some forward planning, Fox though, I remember his statement on Lambert's extension, he almost disowned the decision. In terms of quality of manager - I would have loved someone with at least a season under their belts - but with the sale looming, I just don't know who would have had the motivation to take the job, other than some desperado/egotist convinced their own star quality would all but guarantee continued employment under new owners. I don't know if anyone worth anything would have taken it last summer either, again with the sale looming - I'm convinced they begged Lambert to do it - even Lambert's daughter tweeted he was offski. As ever, all guesswork to prompt discussion.