Jackett checks in at Wolves for talks
Kenny Jackett was set to be interviewed today as Wolves honed down their search for a head coach.
Sources say the 50-year-old was to be the first formally spoken to by the board as they form a shortlist to succeed Dean Saunders.
Former England manager Steve McClaren is also set to be spoken to about the job.
Jackett was understood to have applied for the Wolves post soon after resigning as Millwall manager eight days ago and within hours of Saunders' sacking.
The former Watford and Swansea boss was immediately installed as the bookies' favourite to replace Saunders.
And although polls suggest he isn't the most popular choice among fans, Jackett ticks many boxes for Wolves.
At 50, he has the experience required for such a high-pressure job and has managed successfully at the level Wolves are now at – League One – winning promotion from that division with Millwall via the play-offs in 2010, while he took Swansea from the fourth tier to the third in 2005.
Jackett is one of several candidates chief executive Jez Moxey and director of football operations and recruitment Kevin Thelwell have identified to become the club's head coach.
He joins McClaren and Owen Coyle and others still being assessed.
But the club insist they will take all the time needed to get the right man and an appointment could well take another fortnight.
