A panel of experts and player representatives are set to be involved in the process of finding a new coach of the Matildas within the next month as part of the framework to be unveiled by Football Federation Australia.
Recruitment target: Former Melbourne City women's coach, Joe Montemurro, now at Arsenal, has been linked with the Matildas job.Credit: Melbourne City FC
It's understood the organisation will adhere to a similar process to that undertaken to appoint the short-term Socceroos coach for the 2018 World Cup, Bert van Marwijk, which included former national team players to advise the FFA board on the criteria for a new coach.
The Herald understands the FFA has already received a number of applications to replace Alen Stajcic as Matildas coach, including a number of female candidates.
Said to be intrested is former USA head coach April Heinrichs, English coach Laura Harvey, Dutchwoman Vera Pauw and French coach Bruno Bini.. While he not yet applied, Arsenal women's coach, Australian Joe Montemurro, is one of the top candidates to be approached by the FFA.
Players who were disgruntled over the sacking of former coach Alen Stajcic on Saturday will now be asked to provide the FFA with their desired criteria for a new coach who will be appointed before the upcoming Cup of Nations on home soil, beginning on February 28.
While their feedback will be taken on board, their level of influence won't stem any further with the FFA to seek feedback from former Matildas and other technical experts.
However, there won't be any assessment from a technical director, with the FFA yet to appoint a replacement for Eric Abrams, who left the organisation last July.