This is why it surely makes sense to include the DOF in the recruitment process for a head coach.

Can you just imagine if he gets it? Venky's are probably under the impression that it's William Shakespeare, Alex Ferguson, Delia Smith and the late, great Shane Warne on the shortlist.

……so why don’t they bloody get on with it??!! What a joke.

Who, incidentally, is in the running for the manager's job at Dundee.

If Carlo was coming as DOF I’d be happy with Ferguson 😉 I’d rather have Ferguson than any of the yesterday’s men we’ve been linked with, but would still prefer someone with some managerial experience.

and the legendary Anfield Bootroom with experienced coaches to advise. If the rumours of Walsh as DOF are true, that isn’t quite the same in terms of support for a fledgling manager.

I’m hoping they have used the same headhunting agency reportedly used for the DOF hunt. More chance of a decent appointment if so, IMO.

Frankly, after such a long, drawn out process, it would be ridiculous. If we were going to appoint Johnson, surely, (even our muppets), would've done it as soon as Mowbray left. I'd be happy with either of the rumoured Scandinavian managers, because the appointment would show some imagination, and both have reasonable career stats.

Who else at Championship level is going to give him the opportunity? He would probably bring in an assistant and put up with those who cannot be removed.

He will only bring who he’s allowed, that’s the whole point, and why anyone half decent will walk away. Ferguson will agree to constraints as he will be desperate for the opportunity.

I know we’re supposed to be ignoring the betting market, but Ferguson’s odds are shortening again. Maybe this Walsh guy is the one who’s pushing Ferguson’s name.

It’s a pity we didn’t use this headhunting agency to find a manager. They might actually know their arse from their elbow.

And not exactly in an orthodox manner 😂 That last over was bonkers! Tim David is an excellent signing. Hope we can tie him down for a few years.

Oh no, I won’t be able to read the Blackpool Gazette as Tony will be on one about going on a journey . Blackpool tend to show a little more creativity with their appointments, but we shall see.

If it’s true that, as reported, we refused Carvalhal’s request to bring in his own back room staff, that will rule out many decent possible candidates.

Blackpool will have appointed someone when we’re at the stone, paper, scissors round of the process.

Yes, but if there’s someone lined up he’s sure to be horrendous 😉

He’s another yesterday’s man. We would be appointing another manager who is firmly on the way down.

Yes, Reece often does well against us. I wonder if the locker he broke his hand on still bears the damage 😂 I doubt the position of the wicket had anything to do with the womens game. We’re looking good, but the ECB’s jolly to the Netherlands will severely weaken the side in a few weeks time. Here’s to more of the same on Friday.

First time in ten attempts we’ve won there in T20. Always one of the better sides in this format, so that’s some win. Another good win today.

I would’ve been happy with Pardrew ten years ago. His record in the last three years suggests it’s time for him to retire. So, Pardew it is!

Nigel Adkins worryingly in to 9-1 at William Hill.

Paul, in the interests of a peaceful afternoon, let’s just agree to disagree. Im sure we both want the same outcome. I just don’t share your faith in the club’s hierarchy or methodology.

Agreed, also seems a bit convoluted, but probably without the added complication of the owners conducting their own search, seemingly almost in competition with the Waggott led one. We still have the possibility of a cheap and cheerful HSH dinosaur being appointed via a direct approach to Venkys.

and I had to go through a rigorous, multi stage process for my job, but this is not the same. The normal recruitment process for a higher level football club is to go after someone.