I have left football alone for the past week, I'm sure there's been some good analysis here that I will catch up on eventually. (I'm being kind, probably more shite than anything considering the current mood)
For all the talk of him being like Klopp, I notice from quotes of him he seems to be more a Pep disciple. Although of course I'm sure he has his own ideas too. But perhaps considering the success of Arteta and obviously continued success of Pep, the appointment makes sense... i know people like to moan about those 2, but at the same time, Rafa was a hero here and was a defensive manager. I
Also it's good to read that his personality is being promoted as a big factor as that is definitely a key part of being successful at a top club, perhaps some of the rival contenders were lacking in that assessment. If he's a good bloke, plays progressive footy and we can get off to a good start, fans and players will fully be behind him, I don't doubt that.