tomlufc wrote:
Yes, we're in a transition period but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be going for the best manager possible. Having a quality coach actually involved in the transition and laying the foundations for a squad that will hopefully in time compete would be the best option.
If Agar is our man that really shows how far we've slumped and it's going to be a long time to turn it around.
A quality coach coming in from outside would ideally want to be a) happy with most of the players at his disposal, and failing that, b) given the clout to hire and fire players as he wants. I don't see either of these scenarios being possible for next season, on current time-scales.
Perhaps if we'd secured our safety at a much earlier stage in the season (and it still isn't 100% guaranteed), there would have been more scope for an outside candidate to come in. The playing staff would have proved themselves mostly up to it by finishing higher in the table (a), and there would be more time and wiggle room with contracts and the transfer market (b). Bringing someone in now would shackle them even more than Furner's appointment, given the number of panic signings already made to avoid relegation.
What I would be against is giving Agar the job on the same permanent rolling basis as Brian Mac, or anything beyond 2 years. A one year deal, with performance based clauses for an extension would probably suit us best for the time-being.
