If Rafa were interested you'd have to seriously consider him, but I doubt he is interested, and if people are fed up with Roy parking the bus (Parish included possibly?) then Rafa is hardly the man you want. He would very likely have set us up in many games exactly the same way Roy has done. And I don't think Howe deserted Bournemouth just bcos of relegation - it must have been a big step leaving that particular club and he was probably burnt out - I think it's the same with Wilder. There are always pros and cons but I'm one of many on here who think the pros far outweigh the cons re Howe, and despite everyone's opinion on Howe's merits, the key opinion belongs to Parish, and given his track record of appointments I can see Howe as top of the list, certainly above Terry or Lampard, and easier logistically than Dyche with that involving possible compensation and agreement to negotiate with Burnley's new owners.

I've been saying Rafa ever since he left Newcastle, I think if Steve was to really go after him he'd be our manager next season.

He's certainly not interested in us. He wants a project with a competitive PL club and Spuds might just fulfil that criterion.

Lets say your correct, still a no brainer to bring the younger replacement in.

Why?? Newcastle were dull as dish water with him in charge, he comfortably kept them in the division grinding out results, but they were never going to progress any further with him, sound familiar?

If Parker is as good as you think he is, why with those quality players have they been in the bottom 3 most of the season and relegation most likely?
The truth is he isnt that good, just looks smart in his fancy clothing.