New Fauldhouse United boss Iain Diack admits the committee’s plans for the club meant the Hoose gig was simply too goo to turn down.
Diack took charge of his first game at the weekend, with United losing 4-3 at home to West Calder United.
The former Linlithgow Rose striker, who has had management spells at Sauchie, East Kilbride Thistle and Rossvale told the Courier he had other options on the table but turned them down for the Park View gig, where he has been joined by his long-time assistant Adrian Hanson.
He said: “I had some offers in the West Premier and had been offered an interview with a Lowland League team.
“I spoke to Scott (Weatherby, secretary) and heard his vision and plans for the club and that really made me sit up and take notice.
“It’s the type of project that myself and Adrian have really been looking for so it’s just a situation that really felt like the right fit.”
The new gaffer will take charge of three games this term before putting plans in place for next season but he admitted it was vital to see what was already at the club rather than start afresh in pre-season.
“It was important to start now. I could have waited and started in pre-season but the players who are here deserve the chance.
“It’s a clean slate for everyone and it’s a fact finding mission for us. That was something I wanted to make sure happened. They have the opportunity to showcase what they can do and there’s definitely some really talented players at the club.”
He added: “I have ideas in terms of attitude, how we’re going to press and attack and things like that but there’s no set in stone formation or anything like that.
“It’s more about the way we go about playing and trying to win than any kind of pattern or formation. I think you need to be flexible and adapt game by game and during games if needs be.
“It’s a great park and we want to play football, that’s for sure. I’ve been in the game long enough to know if you just hit the ball up the park, it’s likely to just come back twice as quickly.
“The more you pass the ball, the more likely you are to get into the attacking third and that’s when the creativity of the players can be utilised.”
And Diack admits he’s excited by the youth set-up at the club and is keen to bring through the next generation of Hoose players, saying: “First and foremost, anyone has to be good enough but bringing through the youth and giving them an opportunity is something we’re really passionate about.
“I made my senior debut when I was 16 so I know the importance of someone having faith and trust to give you that chance.
“What you’ll always get from young players is enthusiasm and willingness to learn. It’s important for the club that there’s a pathway from youth to the first team.”
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