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Ex Ireland manager Giovani Trappatoni. Di Matteo? Di Canio?

Surely the South American would be Ardiles? I'm sure he applied for the job before we appointed Butcher The Spanish applicant is rumoured to be Antonio Tapia and as for the Italian applicant then who knows!

Looks like what Ritchie has been saying is pretty well covered in this article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24924203

This quote from a Hearts fan on another forum doesn't fill me with confidence:

Its is bizarre to compare club football management to international management. Did Levein ever use the 4-6-0 formation when he managed Scottish clubs? Not that i can remember IIRC his formations weren't too dissimilar to Butchers and a rather startling comparison is that Craig Leveins win ratio at Scotland was 41.67%. Terry Butchers win ratio at this club was 41.55% It was widely agreed that Leveins spell in charge of Scotland was not successful but that does not automatically mean that it would be the same at club level. Out of the candidates listed so far i still maintain that he is a strong one

There's been a few interesting/scary additions to the candidate list according to one of the online bookmakers. Henning Berg 40/1 John McGlynn 66/1 Ossie Ardiles 66/1 Craig Burley 40/1 David Weir 33/1 Alex McLeish 33/1 Paul Sturrock 25/1 Favourite is still Levein at 2/1 with Foran at 3/1 and Hartley/Shiels at 8/1

Just been announced that he has signed a deal until 2016 http://ictfc.com/news/club-news/1096-caley-jags-make-brill-signing Says a lot for this club when players are willing to sign without a manager

Dream team of Levein as boss, Hartley as assistant manager and Alexander as First team Coach and penalty taker?

How could I forget Foran, definitely one of his best signings. One of a diminishing group of players in the game today that would and probably could run through a brick wall for the team

Terry and Mo have been huge successes here and have brought me some of my best memories as an ICT fan. They have transformed this club into a real force in Scotland and that will never ever be forgotten. They have taken this club to its peak in our short history and given the resources they have had available it is a huge achievement and one which is truly remarkable. Whilst I have huge gratitude for what Terry and Mo have done for this club the way they have left has left a bit of a sour taste. He rejected Barnsley as he loved it up North and felt he had unfinished business up here. Well i'm sure in less than a year the Highlands haven't changed that much for him to feel he wanted to move away. Likewise if he felt he unfinished business back then then i would say that is the case now more than ever. We are in the semi-final of the cup and sitting in second position so to leave now blows that notion out of the water. This could potentially be ICTs best ever season and he has seen fit to jump ship for, IMO, a lesser job than he could have secured if he had seen the season out. This parting of the ways has seen ICT come off the better IMO in that we are in a very strong position on the field and have the chance now to recruit a management team to carry on the good work Terry and Mo started. Looking at Terry and Mo's prospects then they have one heck of a job to turn around that club and given the impatience of the board at Hibs then i cant honestly see them getting that long to turn it around. Its a strange feeling i have today, disappointed to have lost Terry and Mo but optimistic for what lies ahead. To coin a cliche but one which is very applicable, onwards and upwards

Best: Mckay, Hayes, A Shinnie, Warren Worst; Gnapka, Blumenshtein, not signing GMS

I can see why Kevin Macdonald would be a popular choice but have to say I am very surprised at the calls for Henrik Larsson. He was no doubt an extraordinary football player but his managerial career to date doesn't look great at all and he has no experience of managing in Scotland or the UK for that matter. His preferred formation of an attacking 4-3-3 sounds great on paper but can anyone remember the last time a team in Scotland did well with that sort of formation? Personally I think it would be a disaster in the SPL I think every fan wants their team to play attractive passing football but for me the priority every season is maintaining top league football, and top six is a bonus. That should always come first before style Jimmy Calderwood would have us turn into the new Ross County with multiple dutch signings and I cant say that he interests me as a potential boss

Like a few others i wouldnt be adverse to Craig Levein. Would be interesting to see if he would take Houston with him should he come. Levein's reputation has been soured by a poor international stint but he still managed a 41% win rate which should be sniffed at. Many good managers fail on an international stage yet excel at club level. He has a good track record in the SPL and despite his somewhat defensive approach at times i think he would bring a strong defensive platform to build on. A lot better than some of the names being banded about

Levein is 1/2 favourite according to one online bookmaker

So Steve Marsella was asked an unknown question and responded with "he's not leaving" and its construed somehow that Marsella is staying at the club? Seems very strange to me. think too much is being made of unclear twits tweets The most likely question to prompt that answer is: Is terry leaving the stadium just now?

John Collins anyone?

It took TB about 3 years IMO to get the this team to where he wanted it and we're all seeing the benefits. Hibs clearly need a rebuild job. Will he be given the same amount of time to make his mark on them or indeed the same control over all aspects of football? I think not! Certainly thanks him for everything he did here but disappointed that he left before the end of the season. Onwards and upwards

Gutted. Reckon it will be Shearer and Christie taking the team tomorrow. Butcher will be a huge loss but to be honest the blow would have been softened if Marsella was staying. Unfortunately cant see it. Feel absolutely numb

George Burley mentioned in the papers as a dark horse contender. Views? TBH I cant really remember what he was like when he was at Hearts

Personally one of the following managers wouldnt have me too despondent: Craig Levein ( i think Houston rode of the back of the team that Levein built and he certainly suits club football a lot more than international) Paul Hartley (has done very well with Alloa and despite not having the contacts that Terry does he would bring relative youth and enthusiasm to the role) Kevin Macdonald ( whether he would be interested is uncertain, vast amount of experience with big clubs) can see Pele being linked but doubt whether he'd leave full time employment to go back into football Robbo would no doubt be linked and while i dont think we should take him back in a managerial capacity i think an assistant manager or first team coach role would be ideal would hate to hear that Marsella is leaving, would be almost impossible to replace on our budget

The worst thing about this whole scenario is the uncertainty. Not knowing what's going on is a nightmare. If Tel stays then id be over the moon. He has built a great team, great back room staff, great working relationship with the board and has a small but loyal band of fans backing him to the hilt. If Tel leaves then he has played a huge part in growing this club and has ensured that his name will be firmly imprinted on this clubs small but impressive history. Managers come and go so I look forward to the next boss coming in and building on the work that Tel has put down One way or another I just want this sorted sooner rather than later so we can concentrate on the football and get back to supporting the boys on the park

Linky for Yngwies story above: http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/Sport/Football/Brill-close-to-signing-permanent-ICT-deal-04112013.htm

Clearly a red and anyone who cant see why needs their head examined. If you aim a kick at someone be it a sneaky wee one or a kung-fu drop-kick a la Cantona then it deserves a red card. The colour of card is not dependant on whether the kick makes contact or not. It is blatantly violent contact and merits a red. Lennon is showing his true colours. Cheated to get Juanjo sent off and yet see's fit to defend a player kicking out at someone. Questionable morals I should add that I despise the theatrics of Neymar et al as much as anyone else but on this occasion Scott Brown made the referees job a simple one without any need to heed the gymnastics from Barca

Back 6 picks itself, further forward i think a reshuffle might help BRILL RAVEN MEEKINGS WARREN SHINNIE DRAPER FORAN DORAN ROSS MCKAY ADGESTEIN

I agree Starchief, I was a bit hesitant when he signed that he wouldn't be up to scratch but he has proved to everyone that he is a fine keeper and great vocal organiser at the back. Would love to see him signed on a permanent deal but we can cross that bridge later on in the season. Just need to focus on keeping clean sheets.