I don't think a different manager would be likely to get this squad to a much higher league position, but I'm 100% certain there are other managers out there who could produce better, more entertaining and progressive football with this set of players. But bear in mind this is very much Bulut's team anyway. He's made no less than fourteen signings since becoming City manager and has awarded four other players extended contracts. Indeed, the starting line-up that so meekly surrendered to Swansea last weekend consisted of nine Bulut signings and two players he's given new contracts to.