'Our' obsession with former players is odd. But I can see why some would want an up and coming manager from the non leagues.
I personally would prefer someone who has league experience, at least to guide them. I guess our new assistant fits that.
Truth is I've no idea what I want really under these conditions. Pretty sure it's not gunning
Its difficult because so many different types have failed before. However it doesn't mean the type or model is wrong, its just shit people in the job.
I want a director of football who has lots of experience in the game, lots of contacts, and a plan. This is the role that can be more ex player focused in my opinion. Bodin made a decent pitch for this role at last nights premier league event.
Ref manager i want the following
1. Played league football, minimum at championship level (peak) but can have been a good league one player.
2. Someone who has been promoted as a player (if so as a manager great but unlikely for the market we are in)
3. Understands the young players of today, so possibly someone with some experience in coaching U23 for a premier league championship club. These players are going to make up a decent chunk of any team looking to develop assets (almost all clubs at our level).
4. Someone with a little charisma and leadership, both publicly and with the players. Must be coherent and a good communicator.
I do not give a shit about former player for the manager role. Its a bonus, but only if the player had a successful period with us. Garrard may as well be fucking Karl Robinson.
Morris came closest to this of the Clem appointments, (lacked point 4), and i still think with a transfer window that Lindsey/Flynn had, would have done alright.
I think a name that was rumored, and that i understand we definitely spoke to (pre Lindsey), was Crofts from Brighton, that would seem to have ticked the above boxes.
