just for fun, of course...

Lasley would no doubt be considered but throwing a rookie into this situation would surely be mental.

Craigan should stay where he is.

Would Valakari be interested again? He's done solidly enough with Tromso (and even plays 3-5-2 apparently, though I dunno if that's a plus atm!) to add to his previous good work in Finland. He was linked in the media with the Rosenborg job and HJK Helsinki so bigger fish clearly think he's still on the right track. If nothing else, being in Motherwell over winter must be a better option if he has any interest in seeing the sun before April.

Owen Coyle is surely in the last chance saloon looking for a new job, Ian Cathro might want another try (file under risk, massive), John Hughes has been solid at Raith and - though he really annoys me - has been solid enough at our level.