LIAM'S ON THE LIST

The former Coventry City defender is one of more than 25 contenders who have already applied for the vacant head coach job at the Wessex Stadium.

Daish - who is now on the coaching staff at Welling United where the Terras won 1-0 at the weekend - is one of an impressive list of applicants hoping to take the Radipole Lane hotseat.

They include Tiverton Town boss Martyn Rogers, former Chippenham town manager Tommy Saunders and former Terra Shaun Teale who missed out on the job to Claridge last summer.

Former Aston Villa defender Teale, who guided Burscough to FA Trophy glory, said: "Weymouth really appeals to me.

"I thought I had the job before, but the then chairman, Ian Ridley, had a change of mind and gave it to Steve Claridge.

"I know my way around the non-League scene and I think I could do a job there. It's a great club."

Chief executive Martyn Harrison confirmed Daish was one man to put his name forward - along with a string of other experienced candidates.

"There has been a lot of interest in the job from a lot of experienced people," he said.

"That is an encouraging sign because we want to attract someone who can get the club to where we want to go.

"That will mean the new head coach moving to the area, recruiting players who will have to live more locally, and working with our entire footballing set-up to bring youth players on."

One man who won't be putting his name forward is current assistant manager Gary Borthwick.

"I don't want the job," he said.

"But I am happy to help the club in whatever way I can for as long as I am required."

After guiding the Terras to a last-gasp win at Welling,

caretaker coach Paul Buckle said he was 'unsure' whether he wants the head coach job full-time.

Steve Tully fired an 89th minute winner at Park View Road in the first game since Claridge's sacking.

"My full-time job is coaching in the Exeter youth academy and I've learned a lot doing that in the last couple of years," he said.

"It is something I really enjoy doing and I'd have to take that into account before deciding whether the Weymouth job is something I could do permanently.

"I feel I've got a decent coaching background and it is nice the club think of me highly enough to give me this job. But to be honest, I'm not sure what is going to happen either tomorrow or the next day after that.

"I'm happy to do this job as long as I'm asked but the most important thing in all this is the good of Weymouth Football Club."

Buckle revealed he told the players that Claridge's departure marked a fresh start for the club.

"After the club took the decision, they asked me carry out some of the coaching and help run the side which I was only to pleased to do," he said.

"I said to the players it was disappointing what had gone on, but whatever the rights and wrongs of everything it was important to look forward.

"I told the squad that the slate would be wiped clean and everybody would have their chance to prove themselves.

"Everyone has their own ideas about things and I'm no different and myself, Gary (Borthwick) and John (Waldock) changed a few things for the game today.

"But I have to say I'm absolutely delighted with the way the lads responded.

"Confidence was low because of our run of form but everyone worked hard and in the end we were rewarded.

"The game had 0-0 written all over it until Tulls popped up at the end. It was a right battle in awful conditions but winning scrappy games is a good sign. As for how long I'll be in this position, who knows?"

FORMER Havant and Waterlooville manager Liam Daish has become the latest contender to replace Steve Claridge as Weymouth boss.

The former Coventry City defender is one of more than 25 contenders who have already applied for the vacant head coach job at the Wessex Stadium.

Daish - who is now on the coaching staff at Welling United where the Terras won 1-0 at the weekend - is one of an impressive list of applicants hoping to take the Radipole Lane hotseat.

They include Tiverton Town boss Martyn Rogers, former Chippenham town manager Tommy Saunders and former Terra Shaun Teale who missed out on the job to Claridge last summer.

Former Aston Villa defender Teale, who guided Burscough to FA Trophy glory, said: "Weymouth really appeals to me.

"I thought I had the job before, but the then chairman, Ian Ridley, had a change of mind and gave it to Steve Claridge.

"I know my way around the non-League scene and I think I could do a job there. It's a great club."

Chief executive Martyn Harrison confirmed Daish was one man to put his name forward - along with a string of other experienced candidates.

"There has been a lot of interest in the job from a lot of experienced people," he said.

"That is an encouraging sign because we want to attract someone who can get the club to where we want to go.

"That will mean the new head coach moving to the area, recruiting players who will have to live more locally, and working with our entire footballing set-up to bring youth players on."

One man who won't be putting his name forward is current assistant manager Gary Borthwick.

"I don't want the job," he said.

"But I am happy to help the club in whatever way I can for as long as I am required."

After guiding the Terras to a last-gasp win at Welling,

caretaker coach Paul Buckle said he was 'unsure' whether he wants the head coach job full-time.

Steve Tully fired an 89th minute winner at Park View Road in the first game since Claridge's sacking.

"My full-time job is coaching in the Exeter youth academy and I've learned a lot doing that in the last couple of years," he said.

"It is something I really enjoy doing and I'd have to take that into account before deciding whether the Weymouth job is something I could do permanently.

"I feel I've got a decent coaching background and it is nice the club think of me highly enough to give me this job. But to be honest, I'm not sure what is going to happen either tomorrow or the next day after that.

"I'm happy to do this job as long as I'm asked but the most important thing in all this is the good of Weymouth Football Club."

Buckle revealed he told the players that Claridge's departure marked a fresh start for the club.

"After the club took the decision, they asked me carry out some of the coaching and help run the side which I was only to pleased to do," he said.

"I said to the players it was disappointing what had gone on, but whatever the rights and wrongs of everything it was important to look forward.

"I told the squad that the slate would be wiped clean and everybody would have their chance to prove themselves.

"Everyone has their own ideas about things and I'm no different and myself, Gary (Borthwick) and John (Waldock) changed a few things for the game today.

"But I have to say I'm absolutely delighted with the way the lads responded.

"Confidence was low because of our run of form but everyone worked hard and in the end we were rewarded.

"The game had 0-0 written all over it until Tulls popped up at the end. It was a right battle in awful conditions but winning scrappy games is a good sign. As for how long I'll be in this position, who knows?"