Who's next?

[jwok]

Let's start the list. In no particular order Coyle, Lambert, Goodwin, Ross, Kettlewell, Davies, Lennon, Hughes, Valakari. That starter list could be way off the mark.

Let me add that I do not envy the responsibility that lies on those who have to make the final choice. Whether they get it right or wrong let's accept that will be doing their best to find the best candidate.

Suggestion - Subject to confidentiality guarantees, pick a random member of the Well Society to be invited to sit in on the decision making process.

[Handsome_Devil]

That's an excellent idea and you should pass that up the chain.

Coyle is a non-starter as we're not going to buy him out of Queen's Park and I'd be surprised if we go back to Simo now even if he has get out clauses with his new club.

Lennon is apparently out the question for tax reasons and Davies also well out the game. I don't see us risking the fan reaction to Hughes either.

If Lambert is genuinely interested I think it'd be hard to turn him down. I'd take Goodwin in summer, I dunno if pitching up three weeks after being humiliated is ideal for either party...just a feeling.

Ross clearly did brilliantly at St Mirren but it's getting to the stage where you ask if that was a fluke given what's followed...and after bus car crash at United, you ness to ask if he's the guy to galvanise what we have immediately.

I would grudgingly break one of my usual rules to welcome Craig Levein too should he be interested.

[dasdeid]

With relegation looming would any of names mentioned be interested ?
Unless we can survive, Jim Goodwin or Jack Ross would be ideal summer signing.
I doubt Lambert a serious contender.

Afraid it’s Kettlewell until our fate decided and think he’ll be offered job permanently as he’s within out budget.

[Handsome_Devil]

Who knows...but whoever takes over now is basically absolved of blame if we go down and a hero if we stay up. Someone will fancy the odds.

[texaco cup]

Stevie Evans, Scott Brown, Derek Adams the list could go on and on.The board have to set definite parameters for the type of manager and experience they are looking for and stick to them. No use bring in a cheap option or someone previously connected to the club just to appease the fans. We are not in the position as a club where we can afford to make another managerial mistake.

[texaco cup]

Doesn’t bode to well for us when Kettlewell thinks we are away from home on Wednesday night

[sieb1886]

Stevie Evans, Scott Brown, Derek Adams the list could go on and on.The board have to set definite parameters for the type of manager and experience they are looking for and stick to them. No use bring in a cheap option or someone previously connected to the club just to appease the fans. We are not in the position as a club where we can afford to make another managerial mistake.

Scott Brown? Er ... NO Tex

[Well below the Equator]

No idea who is actually available, rather than names being bandied about. My only contribution will be the absolute necessity to get someone in with experience, preferably in the SPL. No more "left field" or "promising, but untried" appointments. Even if it means something as nail-biting as having to go through a play-off, right now, staying up is all that matters, so you need someone who will literally light a fuse under each player, whatever the eventual outcome.

[dasdeid]

Another our budget and with experience is Ian McCall now parted company Partick Thistle. Old school and knowledge the Championship we're about to drop.

[LawSteelman]

I would take Ian McCall, we could do a lot worse.

My preferred choice would be Craig Levein but I don’t see him being interested.

[WoodyG]

I would take Ian McCall, we could do a lot worse.

My preferred choice would be Craig Levein but I don’t see him being interested.

If it's a Craig we need. I would have Brown back before Levein.

[sieb1886]

If it's a Craig we need. I would have Brown back before Levein.

I don't believe CB is fit n able anymore to command a dressing room / training sessions. Seems a bit on the frail side these days unfortunately.

[Handsome_Devil]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/former-brazil-inter-milan-star-29209348

Lol.

[texaco cup]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/former-brazil-inter-milan-star-29209348

Lol.

No mention of my application or listed with the bookies in the betting. Board better not be treating me like Blackpool the last resort ������

[Gowboy]

I see the BBC are stating James McPake and Yogi Hughes are contenders. A big NO from me on either, especially Hughes. An absolute dinosaur and unpleasant fellow to boot.

[Handsome_Devil]

Aye, not crazy about either... could just about live with mcpake but with no real enthusiasm.

[Handsome_Devil]

Tommy Wright number one candidate says the Sun.

I guess the nature of our job is there's unlikely to be any candidate which really sparks enthusiasm!

[LawSteelman]

I don't believe CB is fit n able anymore to command a dressing room / training sessions. Seems a bit on the frail side these days unfortunately.

He is 82 to be fair. Ten years ago I would have been more than happy to have Brown back, but he’s had his time and I’m sure he’s enjoying his retirement.

As for the Tommy Wright link, I wouldn’t be against that right now but preferably as a short term option to try and keep us up. Long term that is not the answer. That said I would take anything reported by The Sun with a pinch of salt.

[texaco cup]

Rumour mill has Ian Holloway heading up today for talks !!!!!!

[Well below the Equator]

There's a guy called Tuchel - anyone heard of him??

[Handsome_Devil]

Holloway, Grant McCann and Jack Ross the reported three-man shortlist.

[dasdeid]

Look no further Grant McCann.
Why ? Cheapest option

[Handsome_Devil]

Cheapest option would be Kettlewell.

But as I said to someone the other day about picking Hammell over Valikari, a cheap mistake is better than an expensive mistake!