When names from the championship get bandied about I'm always amazed that no-one (apart from me) mentions Mark Aston. He might not have the SL experience or, perhaps more significantly, the profile of Powell/Harrison/Kear but despite fewer resources he has once again handed most if not all of them their posteriors on a plate.

Excellent point about Aston, but I also think the 'secret' of his success has been long term change and consistent, predictable building and using players he wants and being allowed to sacrifice in the short term for longer term development. He is a quality person and I think I am right in saying coaching is not his main job, he couples it with other commitments, so is unlikely to be looking for a full time role no matter how *ahem attractive that might be.

Sadly, in our position and in fairness with the nature of our support, that is simply not an option becuase the patience doesn't exist.....

I've been a big admirer of Mark Aston for a few years. It always amazes me that he is never considered for a step up to SL

mike rush?

no reason just throwing it out there...

Good call. A big question for Saints fans to ponder will be can Nathan Brown follow up the sterling work done by Rush and Cunningham.