Just making a point that i posted in another thread.
Players/Coaches making the step up normally do. Look at our record.
Dowie - Assistant>Manager 1 Season - Play-offs.
Sheridan - Reserve Team>Manager ~3 seasons - Play-offs, mid-table, good start, faded away.
whereas managers who have managed before.
Talbot - Rushden&Diamonds - 19th? something like that
Moore - Rotherham - 9th, not so bad but unpopular manager
Penney - Darlington - 17th? not sure couldnt care less once we were safe.
The stats speak for themselves. Good luck Mr Dickov!