Definition: Interim

[CreamofSumYungGai]

From Collins Dictionary:

Interim is used to describe something that is intended to be used until something permanent is done or established.

She was sworn in as head of an interim government in March.
...an interim report.
Synonyms: temporary, provisional, makeshift, acting

[Thor]

And that’s what’s been said by both ML and RE.

[CreamofSumYungGai]

Why is everyone pissing their big girls knickers then?

[Max B Gold]

Why is everyone p*ssing their big girls knickers then?

Because it smacks of indecision and lack of leadership.

[Buddy Manucci]

Was literally no need for the word interim or anything similar to have been used in this situation

Ling has decided that the three appointments will not be culpable for poor results and thus their old positions are not at threat. That's fair enough and correct, but telling everyone this was not necessary at all and has the potential to do more harm then good. As I said before, the appointments or promotions needed to be sensitive and show sentiment, which we have done. What we haven't done is show any resolve or commitment and that has the potential to cause instability going forward.

I just hope it works out for Embleton and his position is not questioned, because a slow start to the season will bring the interim decision straight to the fore. What has been created is a situation that will lower the levels of patience he deserves and should get.

[gshaw]

Was literally no need for the word interim or anything similar to have been used in this situation

Ling has decided that the three appointments will not be culpable for poor results and thus their old positions are not at threat. That's fair enough and correct, but telling everyone this was not necessary at all and has the potential to do more harm then good. As I said before, the appointments or promotions needed to be sensitive and show sentiment, which we have done. What we haven't done is show any resolve or commitment and that has the potential to cause instability going forward.

I just hope it works out for Embleton and his position is not questioned, because a slow start to the season will bring the interim decision straight to the fore. What has been created is a situation that will lower the levels of patience he deserves and should get.

That's what I've been trying to phrase but not quite getting there, not got a problem with the staff choice but the way it's been communicated seems unnecessarily clumsy.

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

Was literally no need for the word interim or anything similar to have been used in this situation

Ling has decided that the three appointments will not be culpable for poor results and thus their old positions are not at threat. That's fair enough and correct, but telling everyone this was not necessary at all and has the potential to do more harm then good. As I said before, the appointments or promotions needed to be sensitive and show sentiment, which we have done. What we haven't done is show any resolve or commitment and that has the potential to cause instability going forward.

I just hope it works out for Embleton and his position is not questioned, because a slow start to the season will bring the interim decision straight to the fore. What has been created is a situation that will lower the levels of patience he deserves and should get.

That's what I've been trying to phrase but not quite getting there, not got a problem with the staff choice but the way it's been communicated seems unnecessarily clumsy.

Clumsy indeed. I’m all for communication but all that has been done is to undermine RE before he starts. Hoping for success but planning for failure. Sometimes to say less publicly is better.

[CreamofSumYungGai]

Was literally no need for the word interim or anything similar to have been used in this situation

Ling has decided that the three appointments will not be culpable for poor results and thus their old positions are not at threat. That's fair enough and correct, but telling everyone this was not necessary at all and has the potential to do more harm then good. As I said before, the appointments or promotions needed to be sensitive and show sentiment, which we have done. What we haven't done is show any resolve or commitment and that has the potential to cause instability going forward.

I just hope it works out for Embleton and his position is not questioned, because a slow start to the season will bring the interim decision straight to the fore. What has been created is a situation that will lower the levels of patience he deserves and should get.

What you’re doing here is assuming it’s not really an interim appointment.

I’m assuming (and hoping) that it is and plans are afoot to find a permanent replacement in due course. And if in the meantime Ross does a great job, then fantastic and he too can be considered for the role (I don’t think he will, for what it’s worth).

[Buddy Manucci]

100% I am making that assumption. Because if it is only intended to be an interim decision and nothing else, it's an even worse mistake given the number of players we need to bring in under a manager Ling only intends to be temporary.

[CreamofSumYungGai]

It’s bonkers that people would rather we rush into making an appointment and risk getting the wrong person, rather than get the assistant manager to hold the fort whilst we take our time to find the right person.

People moaning we haven’t found a suitable long term replacement 10 days after Justin died need to have a word with themselves. The state of this place.

[Disoriented]

It is a clumsy approach to the problem and smacks of indecision. Meanwhile, we could get saddled with a load of duds (Alabi-likes) which the new ‘non-interim’ manager will be pulling his hair out about.

Puzzling.

[CreamofSumYungGai]

What’s puzzling is people who think we could have drawn up a shortlist of candidates, interviewed them and appointed Justin’s successor in 10 days. And then allowed them to rip up the clubs current wanted lists, produce a new list and bring in the new players in the next week.

Thats what’s puzzling.

[eagwgw]

From what I can see there are actually very few people that wanted to go for an pure outsider. Most wanted an internal appointment, the rest a semi-connected person. I think everyone understands there was no time to go through a standard recruitment process, neither would it be particularly apt.

Myself, I preferred to have continuity, although I said I would have liked Jobi to be given the chance. That, too would only require one promotion (as Ross and Danny would stay as they are). It's quite conceivable that he could have turned it down, if he felt he wasn't ready, like how Danny did not apply for the head coach role. That wouldn't be publicised as it would be a bit undermining.

The interim thing is a matter of semantics I guess. He could have been named permanent boss but in the background we would have sounded out talks for someone to start taking over from the end of this season/start of next season. Short of a something very surprising (challenging for promotion in which case Ross gets the job, or looking like being relegated in which case we bring it forward) I think this will be the path we go down, I have no problems with that.

I do disagree with the job protection. If we're bottom of the League in December, obviously that is below expectations even taking into account the mitigating circumstance, and Ross would be more part of the problem rather than the solution. We've lost a lot of roles in the academy last year and I do believe this lies more within his skillset, so he could go there. I do feel because of his connection with Ling, he will always be around the first team, which in the worst-case scenario I don't think is in the best interest of the club.

[StillSpike]

I'd have thought that using the term is as much to support the 3 individuals as anything else. It means that if/when we do go and get a permanent manager they can all take a step back down the ladder with no loss of face. That in turn would mean that none of the 3 would be worried about "not being ready" for the step up.