One arguement for a number of managers is that they’ve done well on a shoestring, so should be able to do well with more. I don’t really believe that to be the case, some simply work better in a smaller environment with less expectation, and have players who similarly work well in that environment.
Stepping up to a club with a large football department, top facilities, and an expectant fan base is not something everyone can deal with, regardless of how well they’ve done elsewhere.
Perhaps the reason why Stubbs & Lennon have done well here is that they’re used to that “big club” feel, whereas the likes of Butcher, Fenlon & even Hughes didn’t.
For me Lennon broke the mould of what Hibs are set up for, and that was the right decision as we absolutely had to get out of the Championship. The season we then had last year was brilliant in re-establishing us a top club. But the next appointment should go back to the model - a Head Coach, with a couple of assistants, working with the recruitment/scouting/fitness departments rather than running them.