I believe Slade was the better manager, simply because he was a better manager of people. Trollope is superior to him as a coach, a tactician and has a much better football brain. Slade was able to motivate his players, unsurprising as a former teacher. It would appear that his experience in the role suited him better as a manager for the crap that goes with the job. Trollope appears to be someone who works best with the players and getting involved on the training ground. Management probably doesn't really suit him. Dave Jones, as an example, apparently spent little time on the training ground with the players.

Trollope's footballing brain and Slade's managerial style would be ok at this level. Suggesting that Slade is a better manager because he knows more about football is a load of bollocks.