Are Premier League chairman being short-sighted with their appointments?

As a Manchester City fan, I’ve been well schooled in the art of appointing a new football manager. The revolving door at Maine Road rarely had time to catch its breath, performing its own bold attempt at a perpetual motion machine.
And after another disappointing managerial reign, the same routine ensued every time. I’d scan the papers, looking out for the gossip about who may be the next boss. And despite the form books suggesting otherwise, I always felt that the club was a sleeping giant and a great catch for any manager. And thus, whenever names were mentioned, there was only one criteria ...