I am so relieved we got Owen Coyle. What an appointment that is going to look in months to come now compared to the also-rans of Megson, Dowie, Curbishley ... urm, Irvine.
Bit harsh to include Curbishley in that list. He has had a good managerial career with both Charlton and West Ham. Certainly not a failure like Megson or Dowie.
I actually wanted Curbishley to replace Megson when he got the boot, prior to Coyle being linked. Good manager.