Wane should be given a chance. He has graduated through the systems at U18, U20/21 and assistant coach.
I would expect he will be given a 2+1 deal which will allow both the club and himself to see if he up to the job.

If he does get it then it will be very interesting to see who he picks as his assistant.

That's the key issue for me regarding Wane. I think we'd be prudent to employ from outside the club on this one rather than promoting a relatively inexperienced Radlinski, Deacon, Fletcher....

An interesting and thought provoking post.

I concur that Sean Wane whilst obviously ticking all the right boxes isn't up to graduate level in the 'brain department'. This is one of the reasons in my opinion, why the Ozzies continually outstrip us, as all their spokesmen/coaches and 'game planners' are very articulate individuals.

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From that story it sounds like Madge had a 3 year deal but IL agreed to release him a year early.

Interesting that he is keeping a house here and may well return.

I must admit to being pleased to hear that.

By the sounds of it he's gone early as part of some kind of gentleman's agreement. Some won't like, but others might say it makes sense to keep someone like Maguire sweet. Maybe we get something in return - like first-refusal on his services should he ever decide to come back over.

Who knows, but this seems to be in keeping with IL's style. He doesn't strike me as the sort to fall out with people unless it's absolutely unavoidable.

It may also help us to develop a partnership with SSR for player exchanges etc.