Genuine question, but is not managing in England before really a huge risk? Pretty much all the top managers in England aren’t English/hadn’t managed in England before. Plus the obvious examples of Cifuentes and Rohl this season.
Championship is one of the top leagues in the world, and pretty much everyone on the planet wants to be in English football, so I reckon we are a very very attractive prospect.
Edit… on your point about LR’s style of play possibly not matching up, I actually think that’s a far bigger risk than lack of Championship experience and the bit I need to be convinced on about him. The new man HAS to be a perfect fit.