The favourite 4
By TheSaddlersFC
April 17 2004
Although we should never second guess Jeff Bonser , we take a look at the names in the frame for the Walsall job.
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Since rumours of a departure began to
circulate we have been canvassing opinion on who the new boss should be. We are
now down to the final four names who have proved popular with the fans.
| Steve
Cotterill |
| Cotterill has worked at Cheltenham, Stoke and Sunderland
and is currently coaching at Leicester City. |
| Positives |
Negatives |
| - Good
track record on a tight budget. |
- Poor
reputation amongst fans due to his lack of commitment. |
| - Good
reputation in the coaching fraternity. |
- Has
never managed a full season in charge of a Division 1 club. |
| -
Reputation for man-management skills. |
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| David
Kelly |
| Kelly is a former
terrace favorite who is now learning his trade at Sheffield
United. |
| Positives |
Negatives |
| -
Popular with the fans. |
- Inexperienced |
| - Would
like to manage club. |
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| Paul
Merson |
| Has made no secret of
the fact he wants the Walsall Job. Currently in charge of first team affairs. |
| Positives |
Negatives |
| - Wants
the job |
-
Question over character. |
| - Knows
the Club well. |
- Limited
coaching experience |
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| Stuart
Pearce |
| Pearce is
currently coaching at Man City. Believed to have a promising career in
management. |
| Positives |
Negatives |
| -
Reputation as a motivator. |
-
Financially out of our reach? |
| -
Managerial ambitions |
- Lack of
managerial experience |
|
The Poll is now open.
