The more I think about it the more I think it is non sensical NOT to appoint new manager ASAP. Surely any new bloke will need time to asses what he has and what will be needed playing wise for whatever division we find ourselves in. We have so many loans and out of contract situations to be resolved or replaced it won't be possible to do all the necessary if the appoint ments get left until the start of pre season, add to this any scouting /coaching changes that the incoming may want to make..As the sackings had apparently been under consideration since November the powers that be should have had plenty of time to consider who the next taxi on the rank should be and the delay is inexcusable !!
Thats alright, but until the club know which division we will be in, its impossible to set budgets. Without a budget, what job do we "sell" to a prospective manager ?
I can see the issue the club faces with appointing a permanent manager at the moment (which they should have foreseen), and I can see that a "temporary solution" is the way forward, however its imperative that the temp solution is given EVERY tool and motivation available, thats why i would advocate an SGM (or equivalent, can there be one?) to support and advise Shan. Would SGM do it AGAIN? god and SGM are the only ones who can answer that. Also Shan would have to want / accept this support.
One final thought JS appears to have done a good job with the kids, he should be given some form of guarantee that his job is secure long term, otherwise one bad result or refereeing decision could seriously undermine his confidence and therefore performance.
Thems my onions anyway.