Begins to look like the shortlist is SOD, Higgy, Rosler. Hignett would be a big risk, in my view. This is not the time or place to cut his managerial teeth. May be a good coach, but Boro let him go and Hartlepool didn't take him on for their job. Would be a bit like when we gave Hendrie the manager's job, to my way of thinking.
He left Boro mutually. Huge fallout with Aitor. He never wanted the Hartlepool job. I love Higgy. Favourite player. Another hero. So, not for me.
Doesn't this just imply it's a really small book; any bet of £100 or more is massively influencing the quoted odds. Or summat.
I think you're right - he was 20's so it wouldn't take much. I think he 'distanced himself' from it anyway?
Playing Devils Advocate: I'd imagine he'd like to fire him, so if approached he'd probably let Barnsley speak to him in order to save him the uproar.