The playoff games where Earnie was criminally unused due to Hughes playing his favourites.
I just don't see out of the "current" crop of ex players there is someone up to the role. Carl Robinson does have managerial experience but it's Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS - not exactly the greatest team in that league.
In the days of Hughes et al you can see why Welsh managers were appointed. Talent base was poor. We've got quality in a number of positions, some good youngsters coming through. We need the best manager available to maximise that potential, but the best Welsh manager.