I was speaking in general, but yes with soem reference to Nigel.
Let's face it, he was a lower league footballer and had lower league experience as a physio and coach. He used his natural talent and probably drew on his youth experience at Liverpool to set him above the competition. Premier league was as much a learning experience for him as it was to Rickie. Challenging for europe would be another step above his experience level.
On NC's timetable we need a manager who can potentially step up quickly to match the squad we plan to build. It's not just about doing A job. It's about doing THE job assigned.