AFC Wimbledon are still searching for a new manager to replace Neal Ardley. Here is an updated five potential candidates for the vacant position-
Russell Slade- The experienced boss has recently emerged as a frontrunner for the job. He has previously managed Yeovil Town, Brighton and Hove Albion, Leyton Orient, Cardiff City, Charlton Athletic, Coventry City and Grimsby Town.
Kevin Nolan- He has been in the hunt for a new job since being sacked by Notts County at the end of August. The 36-year-old, who has also previously managed Leyton Orient, guided the Magpies to the League Two Play-Offs last season.
Wally Downes- The 57-year-old is another in the frame. He played over 200 games for Wimbledon as a player and was part of the ‘Crazy Gang’. Downes has since held coaching roles at Crystal Palace, Reading, Southampton, West Ham United and Indian side Jamshedpur.
Marc Bircham- The former Millwall. QPR and Yeovil Town midfielder is a contender. Since retiring from playing in 2009, Bircham has held various posts at QPR, Millwall, Chicago Fire and Arizona United. He has never been a manager before.
Simon Bassey- He is currently in caretaker charge of the Wombles and they ended a run of nine straight defeats with a 2-1 home win over Southend United on Saturday with him at the helm. Could he now be in the running for the full-time position?
