Why don't all us so-called "experts" wait and see what kind of tactics he employs if/when he comes here.
I can't wait for him to have 100% control of what goes on instead of being the puppet of a fat prick chairman. He won't come here if he has to be a puppet.
As to the original question I'd prefer long-ball if it ensures us a top five finish. Liverpool play long-ball. They're boring, shite to watch, but there play has got them to a Champion's League final again. I think Sam can adapt anyway. I've watched games where Bolton play the full 90 minutes on the deck. With better quality players (that aren't at the club yet) he can get the team playing decent football.
When was the last time we played smashing football anyway???
Someone remind me...