Personally I think that it has much more to do with his skill level than any management technique.
He was impressive last time out at this level but struggled when we went up.
I believe that it was a similar story for him when he moved from Northampton to Derby. he then dropped back down to Lge 1 with Wolves, impressed, & then struggled after they got into the Championship – Latics then signed him & the cycle repeated itself.
Career wise for him, I think if Latics get promoted this season & he stays that next season will be his last chance saloon at Championship level