Wilder didn't save us from relegation then as he was appointed in January
I think it was a little different to that.
Curle did turn the around the club from having a losing mentality to playoff winners in under two seasons which is commendable - in fact it was a quicker turnaround to a promotion than with Wilder - but they were by no means in serious relegation peril in October when he came in.
When Wilder came in the club was fully up sh1t creek without a paddle, some way adrift of safety and with an absolutely shocking squad leftover by Boothroyd.
Both go down as successful managers in my opinion, although it was sad and extremely frustrating to see KC go so far backwards.
I think this has happened to a lot of managers at the club who have enjoyed some success at one period in their term, and they end up with a record like Curle's where they have lost as many they have won - Stuart Gray, Ian Sampson, Ian Atkins, Wilson etc. all went to the same way for various reasons.
There have been only 7 managers to depart with a net positive (at least +10 more wins than losses) record in our entire history: Chris Wilder (2014-16), Colin Calderwood (2003-06), Graham Carr (1985-90), Bill Dodgin in his first spell (1973-76), Dave Bowen in his first spell (1959-67), Bob Dennison (1949-54) and Jack Tresadern (1925-30).
What is the formula for finding the next one I wonder?