HUGHESIE NOT COMING BACK FOR A THIRD TIME

Last updated : 23 November 2003 By Editor

"I don't think coming here as a number two would be the experience that he needs. He is a number one and it depends on how you view the kind of experience you are looking for.

"Some people want to start lower down and get experience of working with smaller clubs and that proves invaluable in time.

"It's not in my thoughts. He has done fantastically well but he needs to get out in the field. Managing at international level is one thing, but Mark knows there is a future for him in the game, he is going to have a good career in football management and he will want to get experience at it.

"I have thought about that a bit during the last few days but it's not easy getting number twos, the type of person I'll need and want. I'll just have to keep on looking and take my time, no hurry,"