Several big names have ruled themselves out, including last season’s championship winning manager Jon Trigg of St Peter, but several are biding their time because of current commitments.
Of six managers and coach David Kennedy contacted this morning, only Addison confirmed a definite interest in the position.
The post has become available following the removal of Peter Vincenti on Friday evening following a decision made the previous day by the Jersey Football Association’s executive committee.
Addison said: ‘I’m certainly interested, I’d love to take it or be involved.
Magpies were told at Christmas that I would not be staying next season – but I certainly want to stay in football.
‘Club stalwart Paul Cauvain is taking over from me at Magpies next season.
We are currently in a transition period working together selecting the team and doing the coaching.
‘The players are aware of what is going on and what will happen next season.
The immediate priority is get Paul ready for next season but yes, I’m interested in the Island manager’s position.’ First Tower’s Dave Philpott ruled himself out saying he’s quite happy doing what he’s doing, although it would be a challenge to work with the Island’s top players.
Jon Trigg, of St Peter, said: ‘No, it’s as simple as that.
The job does not interest me at this present time.’ Former professional Trigg added that whoever gets the job must be able to take Jersey football forward.
Grouville joint-manager Ian Horswell is focused on his club’s activities.
‘I’ve not thought about it yet, I’ve got a job to do at Grouville,’ Horswell said, adding: ‘I’ve got too much to do at the moment to think about it but I’m sure it will be a much sought-after position.’ St Ouen joint-manager Peter Flambard also ruled himself out.
He said: ‘No I will not be applying.
I’ve got a lot of coaching badges to get first and I’ve got to gain experience as well because this is my first season in senior management.’ Trinity manager Joe Morley, who lost out along with Tony Hoyland (now Grouville), to Vincenti when the position was last advertised in January 2006, said: ‘I’m undecided.
I want a few days to see if I can find out why Peter was sacked and when I find out I will decide what to do then.’ JFA-Capita Centre of Excellence director David Kennedy, who is assistant coach of Jersey’s under-18s and Jersey Scottish, said: ‘My priority is with Jersey Scottish, we have a title to win and hopefully an Upton.
‘Certainly not at this moment in time.
If I show any interest in the position I would have to discuss it with a number of people first.
‘There are a number of quality managers and coaches very capable of taking on the job – Pat Brennan has done an excellent job at Scottish this season; Jon Trigg I have a lot of respect for at St Peter and Craig Culkin is doing a very good job in his first season at St Paul’s.’ Culkin, Brennan, Rozel Rovers’ Roy Jeanne and Grouville’s Tony Hoyland were unavailable for comment today.
The JFA, who have installed ex-Celtic junior and former Liverpool Academy coach Craig Culkin as caretaker manager, are expected to advertise the position later this week.
