The Muratti-winning assistant coach took charge of the representative side for their 1-1 draw with Scottish League 2 professionals Clyde on Saturday, and after Brian Little’s departure both he and Paddy O’Toole are among the favourites to take on the top job.
Jersey’s next manager, expected to be unveiled within weeks, could be in charge when a decision is made on the Island’s bid to join Uefa. The European governing body’s next Ordinary Congress, where applications are considered, is scheduled to take place in Helsinki, Finland in 2017.
‘By the sounds of it we’re going to get national status and get into Europe, so if we get that, anyone involved in football would want that challenge,’ said Cassidy. ‘They’d want the challenge of going up against top players and coaches.
