He gave Harris a chance which he took, even though he is nowhere near the finished article he at last is showing the promise he was expected to show about 4 years ago. Bamba was an inspired signing. McGregor was expensive, but better than the expensive Amos. Halford barely featured but will have pre-season to get fit. Zohore was a revelation. But he also brought in Richardson and Chamakh who were soon bombed.
Like Dave Jones he finds jewels but gets some not so good ones too, cheaply, and if it doesn't work they leave. Think Glomard, Ndumbu-Nsungu, Ferretti etc.
Ward could be a big player for us this season, I think we'll have quite a few more signings to bolster the squad and a few will leave to balance the books. It's still early days.