In terms of track records, Cowley was employed by us on the back of an outstanding track record in the non-league. He then achieved two promotions, an FA Cup QF and an EFL Trophy win with us.
Find a manager interested in joining us with a better record of success!
Regardless of past successes though, we need a manager that can do the business now. This may be Cowley… or it may be another. There’s a lot of talk about Nathan Jones, particularly as there is a Cohen link at present and they worked together in the past.
I’m not against this.
Despite having a disappointing short spell at Southampton, he’s done enough at league one and Championship levels to underline his potential to deliver here. He also tends to play with 3 at the back and a high press which fits with our current style and personnel.
Tom Shaw might also be a good shout. The only concern is that he could be a good coach that can make tactical tweaks to get the best out of players but we’ve no idea about his ability to take overall charge with only a mediocre spell at Gainsborough as evidence.
Currently Cowley favourite with the bookies, Jones second and Shaw third. The Bradley link has definately cooled a little as he sits in at fourth… although the relative quiet on this front could be a smokescreen!