07/11/07

After several very stressful weeks we now have a new manager, we all had our favourites, one thing thing I am pleased with, although there was a lot of pressure on the board to kneejerk and take on someone that did not fully fulfill our criteria, we held on and got what I think is a good result, how long we could have held on for is another story!

One thing that I need to clear up is the suggestion that the board had their heads in the sand for the last few weeks, the amount of meetings, conference calls and the like during the last few weeks have been incredible, just because it is not publicised daily please don't think it isn't happening, if people were sitting with their heads in the sand I would make sure everyone knew!

Prior to process the I collated the views of over 500 fellow fans, naming 28 different managers, this proves we all have different ideas as to whom should be manager, the one common thread running through the managers chosen by us was their ability to get teams out of the lower leagues, so although you may have not got your favourite at least the criteria has been adhered to.

I found the whole process very stressful, the search wasn't easy with people counting themselves out for one reason or another this obviously narrowed down who was available, Kenny Jackett was the first target and due to the situation at Maine Rd changing in the last few days we have landed a good manager.

I would say now it is time to forget whoever your personal choice was and get 100% behind Kenny Jackett, it will take time for him to take stock at the club, then make any changes required should he deem them necessary either in the squad or backroom staff.

Pete