I think Stuart Maynard is someone we'll be looking, he's definitely done well at Wealdstone considering they are still part-time. I personally don't think it'll be him though, just my thoughts, I think being in L2 and pushing for L1 it puts us in an even stronger position since we last had to recruit a new head coach. I'd expect we'll have had some high calibre coaches applying and probably a few who'd we think aren't realistic.

I'd love to see Chris and Alex's shortlist, all we've got to go on right now are the bookies odds and that isn't exactly a true reflection of who is in the running...

At the moment the 'favourite' (I use that term in the loosest sense possible) is Morten Dahm Kjaergaard. (Who?) He is a real person and a football coach but I'm guessing his odds are courtesy of the guys who put their money on some obscure Faroe Islander last time!

 

 

I don't think they will appoint someone who has never taken charge of a professional club. If they do, then he must have something about him, but I think you need to have some experience if we are to try to climb the leagues. We won't go up with a manager who is always picking up new things. Luke Williams and Ian Burchnall each had something about them before arriving. I will support whoever comes in, but I think it's a mistake to believe that someone who has never been in charge of a club at a professional level can match our current growth.

Thanks to @menzinho for pointing out this one

Kjaergaard's odds seem to have drifted slightly. I suspect this might be another case of someone having a punt on a random Danish bloke. He does fit the mould in that we would be his second club and in terms of our style of play, but we should remember that the Danish third division is nothing like ours - only their top flight is fully professional.

I have a feeling it'll be someone nobody here has considered.

I reckon you can't take the bookies' odds too seriously, maybe under the trees, but we've been more unconventional lately. Stuart Maynard might be the first choice under the Reedtz, which would be a thrilling start. They tend to like the unfamiliar, but I hope we hire a more conventional manager who knows English football well.

It took time to find a CEO to succeed the much-missed Jason Turner. I’m sure Christoffer and Alexander Reedtz hoped Luke Williams would stay longer. While they must consider potential replacements, having a list doesn’t guarantee they’re viable for the club.

Despite our better position, there’s no guarantee. A manager might be loyal to their current club, or in Morten Dahm Kjaergaard’s case, the delay might be due to the move.

I’m sure everything will be thought out. If I were to apply as a manager, I’d love to work with our current squad. I wouldn’t mind MDK or Stuart Maynard. Ideally, Maynard, due to his success with Wealdstone. He reminds me of Neil Warnock, just waiting for a chance to manage a league team.

Andrew Croft, Matt Gill, Scott Lindsey don’t appeal to me. I hope we avoid them as they lack the character we’ve seen in previous appointments.

When our Danish owners came in and talked about sustainability... never did I think that the perceived main financial incomings were the "selling" of our head coaches!

I'm not sure who should come in, but I trust the process. I think whoever comes in might be completely unknown and may not even be mentioned by the betting companies. I don't expect much from the Reedtz, except for signings when someone talks.

I believe something’s occurred today, though I’ve no concrete evidence. Notts appears rather laid-back on the media side. Typically, when the social media is chilled, it implies the team is occupied with something. I’m curious if the club is nearing the announcement of the next manager?

I noticed that today as well @allardyces tash

Notts have posted nothing on Twitter or Instagram today. They surely must have been up to something

Just a presser today, I think the board is talking to managers and will appoint one on Saturday or shortly thereafter. We may know who it could be if any are present at the game, but I am not expecting Neil Warnock. I'm not against that, I just feel it's a rumour started to stir up things. At this stage I wouldn't bet on anyone, at least not as a sure thing.

Surely Warnock is just fan talk, he's a legend but he wouldn't be the right choice for us now for all sorts of reasons. He'd be an awkward fit as a head coach.

I’m upset that Luke Williams has left, but he’s left the club in the best possible position, which should make finding the next manager easier.

The Neil Warnock rumour seems to be just that, a rumour.

Would he step down to League Two at his age? He might prefer retirement, especially considering Mark Hughes’ unsuccessful stint with Bradford City despite his impressive managerial record at higher levels.

I don’t have a specific preference for the next manager, I trust the board to make the best decision. I don’t think they’ll opt for a short-term solution, I believe Notts will be looking at the long term, just like with previous managers. It wouldn’t surprise me if they went for a young, unproven coach.

Being a good coach or manager is about more than just experience. You need to understand the game and if you’re brave enough to give someone a chance, it could pay off.

But it has to be the right person, not just someone picked from an academy or a semi-professional team. Experience isn’t the main factor when choosing a new head coach, because it can be gained in the right environment with the right support.

The rumours about Stuart Maynard seemed to have ramped up at the moment, some Wealdstone fans on social media are wishing him well ???? ????‍♂️