Many fans and tabloids always says that players would be at fault for a poor performance or season...it's true but...mgrs are there for a reason in terms of motivational factors and tactical decisions.
Tough mgrs are nv paid as well or even near as well compared to the players, their role is to get the individual tactics right motivate the players. If the players are jaded and lacks motivation to play, whose fault ? Who choosess the team ..
Souness was a great player but as mgr?
Roy keane was a great mgr but as mgr?
Stoickov was a great mgr but as mgr?
David platt was a great mgr but as mgr?
I hope he leave on a high by winning the FA cup, but on a long term wise maybe he could be a consultant or a director but not on a daily players management ..