Nottage, its all speculation dude. Name me a set of supporters who don't speculate about the top 6 available managers if there club are looking. Bottom line is, if the board are prepared to fund it, and they've stated that they're prepared to give promotion another crack, then why not go for someone who's "managers skills, methods and knowledge" are already proven? If there not, then obviously look down the list. I take on board what you're saying because BR is proof you don't need to be a so-called 'big name' to gain success but it still doesn't stop us speculating.