Just a quick question to the Brown out brigade? Who could or would want come in to Southend United, an average squad at best for League 2, players who don't get paid, club under embargo
Someone looking to get their foot in the managerial door. There are only 92 managerial jobs in the Football League and a hell of a lot more wannabe managers. I'd look at non-league for someone looking for the step up to the Football League, who is use to working on a shoe-string budget. I'd look at people looking for their big break, people who aren't necessarily names but who have put the hard graft in in the background (reserve team and youth team) and are looking for the opportunity to be the main man. Someone who has a track record of developing young, cheap players.
The main point, I want someone who is here for the long haul, who can build something. I don't want someone passing through with only an eye for the short term, who will sign up players for his system who we can't then shift in 6 months time when he's moved on.
It's going to be a gamble, but if I'm taking that gamble I want there to be an upside. I don't see a long term upside with the current incumbent because the first sign of success and he's off.