But appointing the man, not the CV, has its disadvantages. You risk getting duped by a fluke season. Right now, Swansea are a breath of fresh air; new, unexpected, and an entirely unknown proposition for managers to tackle. Next year, when they've been figured out? When teams set out their stall against them, try to frustrate them and stop their free-flowing football? That's when Rodgers' true abilities will be revealed. Can he pick up a team under pressure? Can he adapt to the circumstances? Can he get his team to make the breakthrough against stubborn, committed sides? Can he find an alternative when the traditional free-flowing approach isn't working?
how he handles these questions will determine how good a manager he really is. We appointed Redknapp, and it was a gamble that may yet pay off. But he has answered none of these questions successfully. I want a manager who can answer these questions, and Rodgers hasn't proven that he can yet.
