I know he hasn't got the right coaching badges, but if Hay coaches ES to a win in the Handa Prem final, does he put himself in the reckoning to be a future coach of the Nix. ES have played some very nice football this season, with a young starting lineup pretty much 100% Kiwi.
If he was potentially in consideration for the Nix head job, does the mad hatter Edge join him? Would be great too see an improved relationship between Phoenix & Ole.
Of course is all moot with Rudan still in charge, and no Kiwi resident coaches having the badges that are required by FFA for non Australian coaches in the A League.
If the Nix's longevity is effectively confirmed by NLWG tomorrow, one of Welnix's first priorities should be lobbying hard that Kiwi resident coaches are treated the same as Australian ones, re A League qualification requirements. It's common sense that a Kiwi resident coach is much more likely to hang around at the Nix (aka Herbert) and give the club some stability. Rudan has done a great job this season, but if he's off back to Oz at season end it becomes hugely unsettling all over again.