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The most viable rumour on here was that we'd approached the FA to speak to a member of their team. I can imagine that negotiation might take some time given they're likely to be in a stable, well-remunerated job and will see moving to WWFC as a risk, though one with potentially high reward if they take us up and then do better than expected next season. I can also see our leadership team being willing to wait a while for the right person, given a high profile appointment will really show the new regime in a positive light and even possibly garner international attention. That's why I've always thought Ashley Cole a realistic target. Young coach with huge profile and a strong track record of developing youth, someone capable of working in a modern management structure and someone highly regarded in the game.

I’d like a day out at Wembley for the cup semis as well as promotion please.

I know they probably don't care very much about fan reaction, but they are in bit of a tricky position as they aren't looking for someone to come in, stop the rot and get us up the table, but someone who can come in with us in pole position and not bollox up a promotion. The Sams keeping us in the running adds to the dilemma...as they are not just a make weight option hanging on in there...so it could reflect badly on the management group (even with Lommy) if they unveil their choice and then we fall away.

I bet in a way this is a bit more challenging for DR than working for the big lads. Which he might enjoy!

(Given the Vokes interview I don't think we will struggle...but a new coach would need to harness the spirit we are presently showing at least until the summer.)

Great, now we have to think about swollen bids.

I dare say swollen bids are mere memories for 90% of the gasroom.

More concerned by the "rejected a new deal" line.

The ludicrous thing with that incident was that Stevenage got the free kick!

It'd be interesting to hear what the flavour of thinking is.

Was a new manager already lined up - then pulled out.

Was a new manager in mind - but they didn't realise he didn't want to come.

Did we buy these expensive Danish fellas for a particular manager, before 1 of the 2 scenarios above

Or were they actually surprised Bloomy went when he did and they're scrabbling around for a plan?

Or is it all fine and we've got loads of options

I was going to say he won't come across him in games now. But then he'll be risking getting smashed in training

In fairness, if he manages to lose us 30 points and finish below Stevenage I'll have to have a word with him.