Lee Clark, the Rotherham United delay and now a suitor elsewhere
ROTHERHAM United are in danger of missing out on the services Lee Clark after the emergence of another club interested in appointing him as manager.
The Geordie had thought that the job at AESSEAL New York Stadium would be his after he made a good impression during a short-term reign towards the close of the Millers' League One relegation season.
However, chairman Tony Stewart has yet to make him an offer to continue and now there is a rival for his signature.
National League Hartlepool United, not far from Clark's Newcastle home, are seriously considering trying to make him their next boss following the departure of Nicky Featherstone.
The 53-year-old has said that he would love to remain in the Rotherham hot-seat but has been kept waiting since his nine-match stay came to an end with the match at Wycombe Wanderers on May 2.
The situation with the Millers has been complicated by the presence in the background of former England head coach Steve McClaren whom Stewart would like to see in an ‘upstairs’ role like director of football at New York.
McClaren has held at least two rounds of talks with the club but there has yet to be any confirmation that he has agreed a position in South Yorkshire.
If he does accept an assignment with Rotherham, it may be that he wants to have his say on who the next boss is.
The delay in any developments has obviously frustrated Clark who could now look towards Pools for his next employment.
Millers warmed took to him for his honesty and also for his commitment to the cause when he criss-crossed the country to be at the game in East London against Leyton Orient on April 18 and also comfort his wife on Tyneside following the death of his mother-in-law.
McLaren was in discussions with vice-chairman Richard Stewart - the chairman's son - and chief operating officer Paul Douglas last Friday.
Stewart senior is away from the club until later this month.