Thursday 19 May 2016 07:49, UK
Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart "won't waste time" in appointing a replacement for Neil Warnock and admits he is not afraid to look at managers who are already in work.
The Millers are beginning their search for a third manager in seven months after Warnock opted not to extend his stay at New York Stadium beyond his short-term deal.
Stewart is expecting to be inundated with applications and will make a decision next week.
"If the past is anything to go by, we'll have 50 applications by Friday," Stewart said. "We'll allow the days for applicants to pass. Then we'll go through them next week and see if one or two candidates catch our eye.
"We might have in mind one or two managers who could already be in a job. I certainly wouldn't rule that out. We've got time to get the right guy."
After the success of Warnock, who led the Millers to safety in the Sky Bet Championship, turning a six-point deficit to safety into a nine-point cushion, and the previous achievements of Steve Evans, Stewart is in no doubt about the criteria the new man will meet.
"Our next manager will be experienced," he said. "We won't take risks with someone untried at this level. Our man will be quite conversant with the Championship.
"People know by now what's on my checklist; character, push, drive, passion, the kind of qualities displayed by Neil and, before him, by Steve Evans. These guys don't hide away from a challenge.
"We won't waste time in finding a new manager but we will take our time. Necessary time."
On Warnock's exit, Stewart added: "There have been protracted talks and I spoke to Neil two or three times on Wednesday.
"The situation had to come to a head. Both parties have agreed the details will remain confidential. We weren't poles apart. There is absolutely no bad feeling. We're still the best of mates."
