Has he really? MA also described him as having an excellent career.

Lommel; SK: Had one season with them in which he led them from bottom of the table to a third place finish in the Belgian First Division B before jumping ship.

Milton Keynes: First season took them to 3rd place in League One but was knocked out in the first round of the play-offs. Next season Manning was sacked having accumulated just fifteen points from twenty matches.

Oxford: Jumped ship in his first full season with the club second in League One.

Bristol City: Was with them for one and a half seasons. Took them to the Championship playoffs where they were trounced 6-0 on aggregate by Sheffield United.

Posted By: The Gaffer, Oct 30, 15:15:33