After job interviews I often used to think that the job was mine, only to be overlooked. Nolan can think what he likes, it's Hardy's decision.

Of the realistic ones David Flitcroft would probably be my choice as he's rescued teams before and would still have the drive of a young manager. Kevin Nolan is a virtual rookie and doesn't have that experience. But if AH thinks that he has the character, drive and ideas to turn us around we'll have to trust him and give him the benefit of the doubt. Every manager we appoint is a punt. Not every rookie manager is bad because of Kiwomya, just as not every experienced manager is bad because of Sheridan. You just have to identify the right man, and if he's the one with the shortest CV, so be it.

As for the bookies, I think when people see a candidate's odds shortening they seize on it and place bets on him, producing a snowball effect. I've seen it with a few candidates who ended up not getting the job.

Reports that Redknapp has turned us down, maybe DOF with Nolan manager. Leigh Curtis said on some web chat that it's a gamble and depends on who comes with him. 

TBH Trew appointed Coterill and came straight out of the blocks with a good solid appointment, not going down the admin route promotion had to be achieved. Up until our relegation we've always had a league buffer zone that gave Trew far more extra lives, Hardy hasn't got those extra lives.

There's more at stake now than there ever was under Ray Trew. 

News conference at 3:30 - all the signs point to Nolan.

3 minutes ago, Elite_pie said:

News conference at 3:30 - all the signs point to Nolan.

If it is Nolan, I'll get behind it. Just praying it doesn't end in tears. Like people say there's no guarantees with any manager. 

Here's the story:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/harry-redknapp-turns-down-return-9607942

It's a bit sketchy about what job he was offered. Like @ScaffPie, I reckon it was most likely as DoF. Which would point towards an inexperienced manager like Nolan. I wonder if Redknapp's rejection scuppers Nolan's chances?

Kevin Nolan. He lasted 15 games as player-manager at Leyton Orient but there were extenuating circumstances in that the owner was a nut job who wanted to have an input on on field matters, basically he wanted to sit in the stands and manage the team! You couldn't really judge Nolan based on this. From what I remember Nolan played decent football, ball on the ground, it was attractive to watch so that's a positive. It might put more bums on seats which is essential. Nolan has lots of potential but his inexperience is a worry given Notts are in a relegation battle. There is little room for error. While I like Nolan and think he would be worth a gamble, the time is not right for gambling. Notts cannot afford to be relegated, it would be disastrous.