O'Neil was definitely too nice to the players , almost certainly due to his inexperience . He wanted them to like him all the time . Liking someone and respecting someone are two totally different things .Almost certainly.
I think I like this move. He is clearly a complete firebrand, but he is going to be not exactly averse to putting a rocket under a few arses in the dressing room which would be good as clearly GONe was too meek to deal with the players.
How he will co-exist with Shi and Hobbs I am less sure about. But I think Uncle Jorge will be arranging January already, and Jeff will just have to go with it. Hobbs must be feeling a little insecure.
It does not mean that our new man will work , but it gives us a chance , a greater chance than if we had stuck with O' Neil .
Shi has little option but to stand aside for now while transfers happen .
Having said all that , it will take time for Pereira to find his feet , and time is something he does not have unfortunately .