There is something that seems a bit off about Ismael. His WBA stint was reportedly quite bad. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3107878/2022/02/03/inside-valerien-ismaels-sacking-player-fallouts-an-unwillingness-to-adapt-and-entire-organisation-under-new-management/?redirected=1

If this list is even vaguely true, it would be shocking—except that it’s not, given our board and owners. Rudy entering the building has proved to be a big big problem, trying to be smart and clever when he is clearly out of his depth. We need a manager who has at least had some success in the past, knows the Championship, is an excellent man-manager and motivator, does not rely on bringing in expensive players, and is willing to work his socks off understanding each opponent and creating a game plan for each remaining "cup final". I'm not sure if anyone on that list even ticks a single box