One Week into the Hunt

The board are quite correct to take their time to try to ensure that they get it right on this occasion; fans have to remember that it has been only a week since Malpas left. Another insight into the departure has come from Majorca. Speaking to the Wishaw Press our ex-manager confirmed that he left on a point of principle. He attended what he believed to be a meeting about the budget but was told that the club wanted to replace Hegarty. The outcome was that the manager felt his position was untenable and he resigned.

Although John Swinburne is quoted saying, "But I can say, categorically, that there was no decision to remove Maurice, on the board's part.", it seems beyond belief that they would not have anticipated his resignation. The appointment of a second in command is normally in the gift of a football manager and not the board of directors.

This leaves Scott Leitch in a very exposed position. Will the appointment of a new manager be conditional on the caretaker remaining?

At this time of year the football industry closes down and heads for the beaches. The board may find that this hinders their search for the right man.

If they get it right, the fans shouldn't mind how long it takes.