Not my first choice, but surely we can't grumble if McCann is announced.
What we know of McCann:
Did OK with Peterborough, lasted 2.5 years under McAnthony, so his time could not have been that bad considering he was re-appointed at a later date. (+)
Got Doncaster to the play-offs (+)
Relegated in his first season at Hull (-)
Promoted Hull in his second season (+)
Sacked by new Owners of Hull when they looked pretty much safe in the Championship that season (+ or - ?)
Presumptions on my part:
Young Hungry Manager, yet experienced for his age {+)
He is known for his teams playing decent football (+)
Looks a bit like Karl Robinson (-------!)
Can McCann save us from relegation, I think so, just as much chance as any other manager coming at this late stage in the season and the squad available to them. (+ or - ?)
Unknowns:
Does McCann have a record of bringing Academy players into the first team?
As a younger Manager, is he more likely to go with the recommendations of the recruitment team? (unlike KR)
Does he work with complete CLARITY!? (I presume this is important because KR seemed to think so).
On the whole, there are definitely a lot more positives than negatives. Yes, McCann won't provide the immediate added buzz that Appleton would. Yes, he doesn't have a track record of saving teams from relegation that are in our situation,but not many candidates have, and I don't think the manager should be picked just to save us this season, IMO, the manager needs to have shown that he can get a team promoted and play good football.