Following the dissolution of the marriage between SKOB and JE after his short stint as head coach it was rumoured he was extra keen on the role at Dairy Bell but apparently the feeling wasn't mutual. Because JE wanted to continue with the craft he took what was on offer. And to his credit, he did a sterling job at the glued-together outfit. Perhaps part of the reason he has pulled the pin is he feels the club has peaked and the time is right to move on.
The view expressed by Jimmy/James that there is a treasure trove of people wanting the job really adds quite some spit and polish. A club with a treasure trove of applicants doesn't put out feelers to every Tom, Dick, and Harriet.
Whomsoever the new head coach is it's important he likes a tipple so the BF scouts can keep the board up to date on the happenings there.
And the bit from J/J that the club could be a powerhouse is mockworthy. Consolidating in Prem 'C' was laudable but the glued-together pack was a mile off the top teams.
If the club needs someone in the promotion role J/J is the man. No one can confect and spin a story like he can.
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm aware of three of the candidates. Putting out feelers extensively is what a good process looks like. Even when you have strong candidates already.
No one said we would be a powerhouse as soon as next year. Simply that there is plenty to indicate we can/will become one. These days too many people think about the next 6 months instead of the next 3+ years.
If I'm forecasting for you.
2025: 4th to 6th
2026: 3rd to 5th
2027: Promotion