Bath City Set Out Managerial Masterplan

Chairman Nick Blofeld took to the club's website to say he won't take any risks when it comes to replacing Gary Owers.

The Vanarama National League South club are looking for a new boss after losing theirs to Torquay United on Wednesday.

Blofeld has reassured fans their next manager will be experienced - and the best person available to them.

"The most important thing is that Gary has left us with a strong squad, in a good run of form and well placed to push on from here," he said.

"Today we begin the formal process of recruiting for a new first team manager.

"We are actively looking for strong candidates with a proven track record of success, and good football pedigree. Even before inviting applications, we’ve received a high number of approaches from good candidates.

"We are confident that the role will prove attractive to many ambitious coaches.

"Rest assured that we maintain the highest ambitions for the team and will seek to appoint a high calibre new manager."

Popular Jim Rollo can stake his claim by winning though in the FA Cup later today at home to Knaphill.