Rangers near to choosing new boss

Stafford Rangers have confirmed a new manager will not be taking charge for Saturday's game at Nuneaton - although an appointment could be made in time.

The interview process has been concluded with chairman Mike Hughes now trying to hastily a board meeting, with the powers-that-be at Marston Road hoping to meet by the end of today to decide on Chris Brindley's successor.

A new man could be named by tomorrow but, with the players due to train under caretaker boss Steve Wynn for the last time tonight before the game at the weekend, is unlikely to be at the helm for the Blue Square North clash.

Hughes is certainly not expecting a changing of the guard in time for the match.

He said: "A new manager is not going to be able to have any influence at all at this late stage so, as far as we are concerned, Steve Wynn will be in charge on Saturday.

"If an appointment is made, that person will not be taking over until after the game."

Wynn has also warned Rangers of the pitfalls of appointing from the lower leagues, with Bridgnorth duo Lee Mills and Tony Dinning linked to the job with their only experience at Midland Alliance level.

The former Wolves duo now look set to stay at Bridgnorth to further their experience, as Rangers turn to a proven manager in their search for a new boss.

And Wynn believes it's the right course of action.

He said: "The club will need somebody who has an insight into the Blue Square North, because it's not the easiest standard of football to get your head around to begin with. For a manager who has come from lower down the leagues, it could be difficult.

"It's very unusual for players who have come from way down the pyramid to do well and it works in reverse, everybody deserves a chance but it's what you can bring to the party.

"Having a lot of contacts in the game is the main thing, having worked with previous managers before, identifying areas that need strengthening and using who you know to help."

The interview process has been concluded with chairman Mike Hughes now trying to hastily a board meeting, with the powers-that-be at Marston Road hoping to meet by the end of today to decide on Chris Brindley's successor.

A new man could be named by tomorrow but, with the players due to train under caretaker boss Steve Wynn for the last time tonight before the game at the weekend, is unlikely to be at the helm for the Blue Square North clash.

Hughes is certainly not expecting a changing of the guard in time for the match.

He said: "A new manager is not going to be able to have any influence at all at this late stage so, as far as we are concerned, Steve Wynn will be in charge on Saturday.

"If an appointment is made, that person will not be taking over until after the game."

Wynn has also warned Rangers of the pitfalls of appointing from the lower leagues, with Bridgnorth duo Lee Mills and Tony Dinning linked to the job with their only experience at Midland Alliance level.

The former Wolves duo now look set to stay at Bridgnorth to further their experience, as Rangers turn to a proven manager in their search for a new boss.

And Wynn believes it's the right course of action.

He said: "The club will need somebody who has an insight into the Blue Square North, because it's not the easiest standard of football to get your head around to begin with.

"For a manager who has come from lower down the leagues, it could be difficult.

"It's very unusual for players who have come from way down the pyramid to do well and it works in reverse, everybody deserves a chance but it's what you can bring to the party.

"Having a lot of contacts in the game is the main thing, having worked with previous managers before, identifying areas that need strengthening and using who you know to help."