The Poll: Version 2 vote for your choice of manager

[Bingo]

Chris Morgan has virtually no experience as a manager.

Gary Brabin has just been appointed a coach at port vale so it won't be him, I wouldn't think.

Morgan has had coaching experience at various places but only caretaker management experience at Sheff Utd, Chesterfield and Port Vale I think, so it isn't that he has had no experience and "you have to start somewhere". I think he could be considered if he comes across as having the correct philosophy to take on the job, but who actually knows. He was a pretty brute-ish centre half from what I can remember, who had an uncompromising nature so he could be someone who could sell himself well to the Cassons.

Brabin said he was more than happy when scouting at Sunderland and was not looking to move when linked with the Chester job, but then went to Port Vale with Aspin, so once again who knows. Things change quickly and he could fancy it if he is being considered.

As I said virtually no experience as a manager. The club has said it is looking for an experienced manager, might as well stick with Hornby.

[barrowfan]

I see Paul Scholes has all his badges and is looking to get into management but of course lacks experience!

[Ray Johnstone]

Paul and his team should be looking to appoint someone like Kevin Blackwell.

[Wintergreen]

Nice to see Dave Bayliss getting some votes; it wasn't a particularly nice parting of ways with D&D but we did have some great times with them at the helm. They left under a cloud of course but time is helping to put their legacy in a more favourable light I think.

They would whip our current squad into shape I would imagine - but never go back; I've seen Pet Sematary so I know what can happen.

[mickmike wilson]

I’d prefer an up & coming Manager who has a few winning or successful seasons behind him or them if a duo or assistant a bit like the Crowley’s, Yes they don’t grow on tree’s etc But Spennymoor are flying, same for Blyth Spartans & Shaw Lane & ( Insert any other club who has ahad a few seasons of solid progression, It obviously get harder the higher up the Pyramid you go & players egos are more inflated, So the Manager would need to be uncompromising, tough & a good man-Manager, Sorted.

[SKIPPER]

I’d prefer an up & coming Manager who has a few winning or successful seasons behind him or them if a duo or assistant a bit like the Crowley’s, Yes they don’t grow on tree’s etc But Spennymoor are flying, same for Blyth Spartans & Shaw Lane & ( Insert any other club who has ahad a few seasons of solid progression, It obviously get harder the higher up the Pyramid you go & players egos are more inflated, So the Manager would need to be uncompromising, tough & a good man-Manager, Sorted.

Blyth manager Alun Armstrong was linked with the Gateshead job before they went with Steve Watson (ex-Newcastle no surprise). He is also believed to have rejected an offer from Darlington though Blyth have denied any knowledge. I believe his win record at Blyth is over 60%.

[mickmike wilson]

Any one of that ilk will bring with them a winning formula, togetherness & good habits but need mental toughness to weed out those who are not fighting for the cause, they need to go immediately, even if if just on loan, get them away from those who want to be here & help theclub out of this situation they have played themselves into.

[Wintergreen]

Ronald Koeman should become available some time soon...

[Steeley]

Nice to see Dave Bayliss getting some votes; it wasn't a particularly nice parting of ways with D&D but we did have some great times with them at the helm. They left under a cloud of course but time is helping to put their legacy in a more favourable light I think.

They would whip our current squad into shape I would imagine - but never go back; I've seen Pet Sematary so I know what can happen.

I know we have a different financial situation nowadays but the last season or so under bayliss was pretty horrendous.

[Jim]

It is very hard to define a profile for the 'ideal' candidate. Experienced managers may come with attitudes and baggage and may still fail. I would be a bit wary of the well-known names who have been around a bit.

On the other hand, inexperienced managers are a gamble. Lincoln took a punt on Danny Cowley who had several years experience with Concord Rangers and one year with Braintree, so the idea of a successful manager from a lower level, as some have mentioned, may work.

In our current situation, I would not consider giving anyone his first managerial appointment. On balance, I think I would favour the 'successful manager from a lower level' idea.

[barrowfan]

The club has said it is looking for an experienced manager, might as well stick with Hornby.

So you think Hornby is an experienced manager? Where has he managed?

[paddy71]

Nice to see Dave Bayliss getting some votes; it wasn't a particularly nice parting of ways with D&D but we did have some great times with them at the helm. They left under a cloud of course but time is helping to put their legacy in a more favourable light I think.

They would whip our current squad into shape I would imagine - but never go back; I've seen Pet Sematary so I know what can happen.

I know we have a different financial situation nowadays but the last season or so under bayliss was pretty horrendous.

I'd have bayliss back,he'd kick this shower into line.I voted Holt 1st time around but changed to bayliss this time.just my opinion. Whoever gets it needs to get into them from day 1 imo

[barrowaberdeen]

Can't we just get Bayliss in to give them a pasting?

I couldn't watch a repeat of the last couple of years of it again.

Experienced Old Heads Available- Ronnie Moore with some reservations- NOT MILLS

Experienced on the up- Armstrong or Jansen if we could winkle them out and pay properly

[barrowfan]

I'd have bayliss back,he'd kick this shower into line.I voted Holt 1st time around but changed to bayliss this time.just my opinion. Whoever gets it needs to get into them from day 1 imo

Bayliss on his own was average at best. It was the combination of Bayliss and Sheridan that did well until Sheridan screwed up.

[Soulboy]

We are in a dog fight. Relegation is a possibility so we require a manager who has fought similar battles previously. We can't go with a manager from lesser league at this time as they could find themselves out of their depth on a tough league very quickly.
What's required is a hard nosed experienced manager who has done it before. Let's get safe and then plan for next season.