Peter Moores is set to be named as England's caretaker/permanent coach.

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by BBC

The former Sussex coach is set to be named as England caretaker coach following Fletcher's resignation and is tipped to take the job permanently.

Originally Posted by Matt Prior

His personality, enthusiasm for the game, and his ability to motivate individuals make him stand out

I don't know that much about him, hardly a big name - any comments?.

Link to BBC click here

[Andy Mellon]

Well, I'm not surprised that Matt Prior's making positive noises; having worked under Moores at Sussex, he's more than likely to be named as England wicketkeeper should Moores get the job.

Personally, I'd rather see Moores stay on as Academy Manager where he seems to be doing a good job, but he certainly hasn't proved himself to have enough experience to take such a tough job now.

[Harmy's Army]

I heard an interview with David Morgan on TMS during the WI v Bangladesh luncheon interval (think it was Arlo White interrogating). Morgan was keeping his cards pretty close to his chest but the (subtle) impression he gave was that Moody was the man they wanted to fill the vacancy permanently (Moores will definately take over as caretaker). According to Ricky Ponting though, Moody removed himself from consideration for the Aussie coach's position after Buchanan because he didn't like the idea of more years of travel. If Ponting and Langer are on the mark, Morgan has no chance of securing him. However, if the ECB make him an offer he can't refuse and he accepts it would be a right slap in the face for Australia, as the impression I get from the Aussie press is that Kim Nielsen was always second choice to Moody.

[darksideofthemoon]

As interim coach I don't think Moores would have a say in selection for the West Indies series. I think the selectors, Graveney and Miller will be making their last selection in a couple of weeks and then when the Ashes committee report comes out I think there will be different selectors about the beginning of June.

[sambino239]

Id like to see him as Coach but if not how good is Moores ? Mike Watkinson has done a good job with Lancs but Dav Whatmore has done good work with Sri Lanka and Bangedesh might be worth a punt

[darksideofthemoon]

We need Watkinson at Lancs. England can't have him.
Good reports from Academy and Sussex players about Moores. I would be more worried who our selectors are going to be if there is any change.

[acker]

If its just an interim appointment fine
But I would have thought a total clean out of English Cricket was called for from the board through to the coaching and even the team captaincy.
I would have thought the order things should be done are
Throw open all position's on the board and hold an election.
When the new board is in place advertise world wide for national coach
The new board would also examine selection procedures
Interview and appoint the national coach
Selection commitee appoint team captain and vice captain

[Occasional Fan]

Originally Posted by Andy Mellon

Well, I'm not surprised that Matt Prior's making positive noises; having worked under Moores at Sussex, he's more than likely to be named as England wicketkeeper should Moores get the job.

Only if the potentially-close-to-corrupt system of allowing the coach to be a selector is to be continued. As I've mentioned elsewhere, it really is time this nonsense stopped. Let the coach develop the player pool; then let the selectors pick the team independently.

[Mr Hutt]

I think Moores is a good appointment because

a) He turned Sussex from a virtually bankrupt team to a winning one, true he had mushys help but hey he was in charge and he did do it.

b) He is young and seems like a person not too fond of skullduggery and the old boys club which fletcher was

c) He has also been the acadmys director so he would know whats what as far as bench strength is concerned, also means he has an eye to spot new talent

d) Local coach is always easier to settle with for the team and he is known and is being reported for his good people skills, being someone who has not played the game himself at an international level helps also because noone can compare his test record to his decisions and there are lesser egos to collide with

all in all a smart quick and good decision, shows the ECB were prepared.