What we need is another crazy gang

So it’s all change at Albion Rovers for a second season in succession with the departure of manager Brian Kerr and one presumes much of the playing staff could follow suit.

Top scorer Alan Trouten has already left with what some people are calling indecent haste.

But in fairness, it would have been difficult for him to turn down the chance to play another season at a higher level.

And that in a nutshell will be the problem for whoever takes up the reins at Cliftonhill.

Attracting quality players to play in League Two with a much reduced budget will be a massive challenge.

And it is to be hoped that the new incumbent has the contacts and salesmanship skills to put together a competitive squad.

With the lack of any football action to discuss, fans attention has inevitably turned to speculation on who might be next to occupy the Cliftonhill host seat.

Ex-Rover Peter Houston would be near the top of most fans’wish lists and the vastly experienced Jim Duffy has also had a few mentions.

They certainly fit the job description posted by the club on social media but I wonder if we can afford to attract such high profile names.

Former player and manager Jim Chapman would also fit the bill but the manner of his departure last time around may count against him.

Personally, I hope the club don’t have too narrow a focus and are willing to take a risk with a younger manager.

It may not have worked out for Brian Kerr this season but I for one enjoyed the style of football he promoted.

Rovers most successful manager of recent times was Paul Martin who achieved promotion to League One on a shoestring budget.

Despite his relative inexperience, Paul was able to foster a“crazy-gang”mentally with a tightly knit group of players.

This is just what Rovers will need to avoid the dreaded trap-door to football oblivion.