Tony Mowbray is in the frame to become the new manager of Bolton.
The former Boro player and boss is said to be very close to the top of the short-list after making his interest known.
Wanderers’ chairman Phil Gartside wants to appoint a new boss to replace axed Dougie Freedman before the international break ends and in time for Bolton’s trip to Birmingham on October 18.
And, say sources close to the Lancashire club, Mowbray ticks a lot of boxes.
Bolton are rock bottom of the Championship and have no money after being lumbered with some big wage earners they can’t sell so the new boss will need to reorganise the squad he inherits.
That Mowbray did exactly that - and successfully - when he arrived at Boro in place of Gordon Strachan in October 2010, has caught Gartside’s attention.
Mowbray turned a relegation threatened side round to finish safely in mid-table then the following season just fell short of the play-offs before his Boro reign lost momentum and dipped.
Mowbray is also an advocate of passing, attacking football and Bolton are keen to break from a more defensive style under Freedman that did not produce results and alienated supporters.
That makes him a good fit for Bolton say local sources.
And Mowbray is available. Bolton can’t afford to pay compensation so would need a boss free to join without any haggling.
And Mowbray has indicated to Bolton chiefs that he is keen.
The ex-Ayresome icon was on a rolling 12 month contract when he was axed by Boro a year ago next week so his wages are due to stop.
And in the past month or so Mowbray’s agents have been actively putting his name about as a potential candidate for vacancies in the Championship.
His camp made it known he would be available for interview at Elland Road after Dave Hockaday was axed by Leeds last month while he was also said to be on the short-list at Huddersfield but lost out to one time Charlton boss Chris Powell.
But Mowbray has tough competition with ex-West Brom boss Steve Clarke and former Norwich supremo Chris Hughton also believed to be among the candidates for the job at the Macron Stadium.
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