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In fairness he's coached under some incredibly storied and legitimately world class managers, managed an English cup final and multiple Premier League games. What doesn't he bring that others aiming for this level can? No disrespect to them but we're talking about Anderlecht. Who else are they punting around for that has a better working CV than Mason? Most other managers on a legitimate upward trajectory and already in a senior management role are presumably aiming higher than the Jupiler Pro? Kompany literally left City and joined Anderlecht as a player-manager with no coaching experience whatsoever.Mason comes across really well as a person and I wish him all of the luck in the world after what happened to his playing career. He did as well as could probably be expected as a caretaker for us but I honestly have no idea what Anderlecht think he is bringing to them versus probably dozens of other coaches, with the added impediment of the language barrier (unless unbeknown to me Mason is fluent in French and/or Dutch) and lack of familiarity with their league, teams and players
You would think he would have credibility issues from day one and you would also have to question the owners' judgement which in turn doesn't bode well for any new manager