Rotherham's search for a new manager is stepping up with the
club due to embark on interviews today and for the rest of the week.
The Millers are looking for their third manager in under
eight months following the decision of Neil Warnock not to extend his
short-term stay.
Here we look at the runners and riders that might be getting
a chance to impress this week.
Stuart Gray
The former Sheffield Wednesday manager is no stranger to the
Millers heirarchy having been a contender for the job when both Neil Redfearn
and Neil Warnock were appointed. He is currently first-team coach at Fulham and
would need prizing away from the Cottagers. His record at Wednesday, where he
turned them from relegation contenders into a comfortable mid-table side on a
low budget, will appeal to the Millers.
Gary Bowyer
The former Millers full-back has been a leading candidate
from very early on in the running and is expected to be one of those
interviewed. His application is based on his work at Blackburn, which perhaps
is under-rated. He saved them from relegation when in the caretaker role before
delivering them to within a win of the play-offs the following season. He then
kept established their Championship status after having his budget slashed. He
must prove his passion to Tony Stewart, who is looking for a Steve Evans and
Neil Warnock type.
Alan Stubbs
The Hibernian boss is on the Millers' radar after running
Redfearn close to the job in October. Hibs' failure to win promotion back to
the Scottish Premiership could see the former Everton defender try his hand
south of the border and a move to the Championship could appeal. He is a
man-manager, popular with his players, and has had the Edinburgh club playing
an attacking brand of football.
Tony Mowbray
Another candidate currently in work, Mowbray is at League
One Coventry and saw a play-off campaign fall just short last season, despite a
small budget. He has extensive experience of working in the Championship after
spells at Middlesbrough and West Brom and is a straight-talker like Stewart
wants.
