The possibility of Under-21 manager Matty Jones taking temporary charge has been discussed, with some at the association impressed with the progress of the former Wales and Leeds midfielder, although it is seen by some as too soon for him to be considered to become a permanent replacement.
Likewise, while there has been an ambition at the association to harness recent playing success – with several members of the celebrated Euro 2016 squad having been fast-tracked on the FAW’s highly-regarded coach education course – it is likely to be seen as a premature move to promote the likes of current coach Chris Gunter and Wales Under-21 assistant Neil Taylor.
Former Manchester United assistant manager Eric Ramsay could be a name taken seriously given his reputation and work during a short-term spell in Page’s backroom, although the 32-year-old is only four-months into his first frontline job with MLS side Minnesota United.
Welsh-qualified Chris Davies would have been a possible contender but the former Tottenham assistant manager would presumably be out of the running after being named new Birmingham boss last week.
Former Luton, Southampton and Stoke boss Nathan Jones has previously admitted managing his country would be “the pinnacle” but, now at Charlton, it is not thought his name has figured in early conversations.
And there is an awareness that there is not a great depth to the pool of Welsh managers who would fit the profile being sought.
However, the FAW would be prepared to look beyond its borders for a manager for the first time since Englishman Bobby Gould took the job in 1995.
And there is some appetite among some senior officials for a high-profile individual regardless of nationality.
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry – currently managing France’s Olympic and Under-21 teams – has been previously linked having completed his coaching badges in Wales.
And while it is neither clear whether the FAW would be able to tempt interest from the ex-Belgium assistant coach, nor if he remains a serious target, he has long been rumoured to be a name that excites some figures at the top of Welsh football’s governing body.
