Probably the best decision given the circumstances. I don’t think it’s as bizarre as some are making out.

He’s already at the club and knows the players, their strengths and weaknesses and tactics. A new manager would need to be approached, contracts negotiated and signed all before Monday. Realistically all of that would’ve been needed to happen today for someone new to have one single training session with the team tomorrow. He’ll also probably galvanise the fans more and have more goodwill than anybody else that could’ve come in bar possibly Warnock.

6 weeks ago it would’ve been bizarre but at this moment it’s the best move. Hopefully.