Jez Moxey eyeing short-term fix for Wolves
Wolves are ready to seek out a 13-game firefighter to prevent their Premier League plans going up in smoke.
Wolves are ready to seek out a 13-game firefighter to prevent their Premier League plans going up in smoke.
Chief executive Jez Moxey has admitted that part of the Molineux board's strategy will be to focus on a short-term "keep us up" candidate in the hope they can stay in the top flight.
Moxey acknowledged that identifying, interviewing and then recruiting the man to take on the long term "Molineux project" may not be possible in the time available.
"You may be right," said Moxey when presented with the option of a short-term fix to answer Wolves' immediate crisis.
"That's definitely an option. It's part of our thinking.
"If someone wants to come in and say 'you know what I fancy this, I reckon I can keep you in the Premier League' – then we create a short-term situation and they can demonstrate they are worthy of a long-term one.
"We're not saying absolutely not to that."
Behind the hunt for a 'Red Adair' figure lies the need for McCarthy's successor to accept the club's operating code which Moxey warns will not include an open chequebook.
Wolves believe that, with a third of the season still to come and a glut of fixtures against their fellow strugglers, there is time still for the campaign to be retrieved.
Former boss Mick McCarthy has declared he was leaving with his head held high.
Alan Curbishley has emerged as the favourite to take the helm at Molineux after 53-year-old McCarthy was sacked after a dismal run of results, culminating in a 5-1 defeat to arch rivals West Brom, left them in the relegation zone.
The ex-manager spent yesterday at the club's Compton Park training ground seeking out every member of staff to say his goodbyes.
Staff were in tears as McCarthy departed after a five-and-a-half year spell during which he secured promotion to the Premier League and became the first manager to keep them there.
Speaking as he left, McCarthy said: "Of course it is emotional. I have left a lot of very good friends in there.
"I have had a fantastic five and a half years with more happy memories than sad. I am just sad that I left on a bad note. I want to thank everyone for their support over the years."
See also:
Alan Curbishley is Graham Turners choice to revive Wolves
Mick McCarthy leaves Wolves with head held high
Wolves seeking quick decision on next manager
Wolves players reveal sadness over Mick McCarthy sacking
