Dean Solomon has rejected the notion an "Essendon person" needs to coach the club while insisting he won't consider putting his hand up for the full-time role before the end of the season.
Solomon, who served as a club director last year before stepping down to join the coaching panel, said he had no influence on the board's decision to sack Brad Scott this week.
The 46-year-old has taken the reins as interim coach for the rest of the season, starting with the Bombers' clash with West Coast in Perth on Sunday.
