I don't think it's of little value, and with respect, I don't accept I've suggested that. I just don't think it's the be all and end all.
There will always be exceptions to rules. Roy Hodgson had all the experience you could ever need, but he was pretty ordinary at two of the jobs you list. Fabio Capello had a fantastic, lengthy career, but his unwillingness to bend/learn meant he was no good as England manager. Sven was a much more affable person than Capello and that only helped so much.
At that level it's far more about managing players' expectations and convincing them your methods can help them win. In any event, those jobs you list will all have far more elite level applicants than we can currently hope for at Argyle. Interestingly, Liverpool appear to have chosen a successor with around half the number of games under his belt as Klopp had when he was appointed.
In our position, I would much rather have someone in charge who knows they don't know everything than someone who thinks they do.
Interesting post jon and I think we will have to agree to disagree on this
Some strange arguments in their, respectfully- using cappello and Hodgson as examples to infer that experienced people may be likely to fail, or ( later in your post) will think that they know everything
Experience should help us to become better sons,fathers, friends, husbands, lovers...you name it...to suggest this doesnt also apply to football managers seems highly counterintuitive
Of course with many polar arguments the truth may lie somewhere in the middle - and in this case that would be to have an experienced ( humble not conceited) manager at the head , who is open to new ideas, working in tandem with a coach with lots of new ideas
Why might this not happen ? Part of me thinks that Argyle might view an experienced coach as a threat in some way.Somebody who might pose difficult questions
From the 'mood music' from posts on pasoti today I very much fear that Argyle are about to make the same mistake for a second time...and when they need experience later in the season , they'll find it isnt there....and although we got away with it last time (just), I dont think we will do for a second time...
I send my best wishes jon - it's been good debating with you, but now unfortunately must sign off for the day..
