Coventry City's Development Director Steve Waggott has said that he has been impressed by the quality of candidates for the vacant manager's job.
Despite many City supporters being deeply unhappy with some of the names being banded about and rumours of supporters staying away if certain candidates get the job, Mr Waggott feels that the quality and profressionalism of the nine candidates is good.
Speaking to Sky Blue Player's Nick Connoll before starting on the latest round of interviews, Mr Waggott said: “We have started interviewing the shortlisted candidates. We have been very impressed and encouraged with the level of research and professionalism showed by everyone who had made it through to this stage.
“They all would clearly relish the challenge of helping us return to where a club of our size should be and look forward to the journey.
Importantly, to a person, all candidates thought that, without doubt, we have a good strong squad more than capable of challenging for promotion - with a small number of tweaks in particular around pace and tempo. The candidates equally appreciated the level of budget we have invested in the the squad despite relegation. Further trading within the loan window can be expected following the appointment of the new manager.
“We are interviewing further shortlisted candidates over the next 24 hours at which point the board will discuss and agree the way forward. Obviously we realise that time is important but equally we will not be rushed into such an important decision.
“Richard Shaw – who is very much under consideration for the role and was interviewed yesterday – is preparing the squad for the game on Saturday and we want him to have the full support of everyone. An encouraging performance and a successful trip to Tranmere would give everyone a much needed lift.”