I'm actually confused as to what you're getting at with that other than naming 3 hugely talented attacking players that don't play conventionally English roles in their respective teams.
Clearly. It was their inability to cope with the initial finance to develop the shitehole that caused the downfall. I think Reynolds was still owner when they first went into administration.
The players who've spent a fair bit of time with him - especially that lot that came through the ranks in the mid-90s - are generally perceived as being very level-headed and professional.
I don't think he'd have tamed Gazza, in fact I think he'd have got sick of his antics and got rid of him. As back then he was totally different to what he is now.
I can actually feel you aching to type 'Paul McGrath'.
The players who've spent a fair bit of time with him - especially that lot that came through the ranks in the mid-90s - are generally perceived as being very level-headed and professional.