paulwalker71 wrote:A bit left-field, but if he was, as the announcement says, "had an increasing involvement in the last 18 months," then he either had to step up and become the coach or cease any involvement at all (to be fair to the incoming coach)

I don't agree with the lazy trope that "He interested Matty Ellot's team"—he developed that team over the years he was in charge. OK, he hasn't done much since, but he loves the club and will hopefully be refreshed by a few years away from coaching.

Good appointment, I feel.

Pyrah123 wrote:He didn't do bad at wigan turned around there fortunes when needed - green wood has been promoted to first team coach which will increase his involvement also

josefw wrote:Did he not get Crusaders into the play-offs too, or am I remembering that wrong?

I think it's actually a pretty smart appointment, players seem to like him, he's had a hand in building the squad for next season so knows exactly what he's inherited and how he wants them to play. My first choice was Lingard but I'm happy with his appointment, especially compared to the other options put forward at this point.