[Owd Bob]

I personally think JC made a monumentus mistake by leaving Stanley, as I don't think he has the style of motivation that most players respond to. He is perfect for bringing in and developing either young lads or under-achieving existing league players. The common denominator is 'gratitude', and he always chooses players that will give him that in bucket loads.

Consequently he ends up with a squad of players who owe him big time, and will respond to his rather unique management style.

At Rochdale he does not have this from the existing players that he inherited, and will struggle until he can fill the playing staff with his own people. I just hope he can sort this out before it's too late, as I really fear for his future as a league manager.

more often than not, the grass isn't always greener on the other side!