City to go 'low profile'

By Chris Thompson
April 12 2005

City Chairman Stephen Vaughan has revealed that he may appoint a manager with a 'low profile' after talks with Doncaster Rovers Chairman Jim Ryan in his search for advice

One of his many contacts, Jim Ryan was on the other end of a Stephen Vaughan call the other day, not about the transfers of Gregg Blundell or Joe Doolan, but about the future of Chester City, as he looks to secure a new manager at the club in the approaching near future.

"I have spoken to my friend John Ryan, the chairman of Doncaster Rovers, and he is convinced that a low-profile manager who is an accomplished coach is the way to go at our level. It has certainly paid dividends for his club."

Stephen Vaughan witnessed David Bell change the formation to good effect (eventually, at least) on Saturday, in Chester’s crucial victory against Boston United, so Vaughan has time on his hands with City 11 points clear of the relegation zone.

It appears then that the eventual successor might be an unknown, following all the speculation linking big names like Paul Ince and Mark Wright to the vacancy, and Vaughan may choose to follow in similar footsteps to Watford (and Doncaster) who recently employed young Adam Boothroyd as manager, formerly on the coaching staff at Leeds United.

"I am not rushing into anything, and I still have an open mind about the position," said Vaughan

"One thing is for sure, whoever the successful applicant is, it will be a solo appointment, because the new boss will have to work in tandem with David Bell and Clive Goodyear.

"I am determined not to have too much upheaval again at this club."