Something they should explore” – Should Lincoln City consider 44-year-old for their head coach vacancy? The verdict
FLW discusses the head coach vacancy at Lincoln City following Mark Kennedy’s departure.
Lincoln City’sln slow start to the season has led to the departure of head coach Mark Kennedy and his assistant, Danny Butterfield. The club currently sit 16th in League One with only one win in their last five matches.
The next head coach for Lincoln City has yet to be determined, but fans have suggested that Danny Cowley, who had previously led the club to success, could be a potential candidate. Cowley is currently a free agent after leaving Portsmouth.
Hiring Cowley as the next head coach could be a fantastic option for Lincoln City, considering his previous success with the club and his availability. It could be an opportunity for both Cowley and the club to continue their upward trajectory.
With the club having had a slow start to the season in League One, Lincoln City last night announced the departure of head coach Mark Kennedy and his assistant, Danny Butterfield.
The club currently sit 16th in the third tier, and have just one win in their last five league matches.
Speaking as part of the announcement, Lincoln City’s chief executive Liam Scully said: “Everyone at the club thanks Mark and Danny for their contribution to the Imps over their time with us, and we wish them well in their future coaching careers. They leave with our thanks and best wishes.”
Tom Shaw will now take charge of the side on an interim basis whilst the club undertakes what they call a thorough process to identify their next head coach.
Who will be the next Lincoln City head coach?
At this stage, it is unclear who the next Lincoln City head coach will be. However, one name that has been mentioned among supporters is Danny Cowley, alongside his brother, Nicky.
Of course, the Cowley brothers were in charge at Lincoln City previously, between 2016 and 2019
During that time, Cowley took the club from non-league up to League One, as well as guiding the Imps to an FA Cup quarter-final.
Should Lincoln City consider Danny Cowley to be their next head coach?
Given that Cowley is also available and currently a free agent following his departure from Portsmouth last season, it does mean it could be a realistic appointment for the club, too.
But, should it be an appointment they are considering? Or, should they look elsewhere?
Below, some of our FLW writers have offered their thoughts.
Simmey Hannifin-Donaldson
Hiring a new manager when the season is already well underway is not easy as your candidates for the position are limited.
However, in this case, with Cowley currently being a free agent, you’d have to say the club have a fantastic option and this is certainly something they should explore.
