Yeovil Town are set to confirm the appointment of Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb, but what can the Glovers expect from him?
The Glovers have been without a manager since the departure of Mark Cooper last month, but it appears as though that run is set to come to an end.
According to journalists Jack Killah and Pete O’Rourke, Yeovil are set to hire Danny Webb as their new manager but he won’t be in charge of their clash against Woking this weekend.
However, here is what Yeovil fans can expect from their new man…
Danny Webb’s career to date:
The 42-year-old has spent the vast majority of his coaching career with League One side Leyton Orient, but he will be familiar to Yeovil Town fans as he had an 18-month spell as a player back I. 2006-2007.
Webb began as a youth coach with Leyton Orient for five years before being promoted to assistant manager. He also had a two month stint as caretaker manager back in 2018, averaging 0.58 PPG (points per game) across 12 matches.
However, Webb is best known for his work under Paul Cook with Chesterfield, where he’s been since April 2021. In his three caretaker matches, he averaged 2.33 points per game.
How will his coaching experience benefit him as a manager?
Webb is a National League winning assistant manager, which does make him an ideal candidate for an ambitious new owner, who’s looking to propel his new side back into the football league.
Though limited, Webb has taken control of 15 matches as a caretaker throughout his career so far, winning four and drawing two. This will certainly allow him to adapt better when taking on the role for himself.
Similarly, Webb spent almost the entirety of his playing career in the English Non-League scene, so unlike a traditional ‘big name’ – he understands more than most the difficulties teams can face outside of the EFL and how difficult it is to get a side out of the division.
Under Paul Cook, Chesterfield traditionally set up in a ‘4-2-3-1’ system, which allows for defensive stability, strong midfield presence and the ability for full-backs to get forward.
Meanwhile, Yeovil have been using either a ‘3-4-3’ or a ‘4-2-3-1’, which suggests that the hierarchy may have been focussing their recruitment efforts on a manager that can slot in quickly rather than one that needs time to adapt systems.
Therefore, Webb will have the tactical know how to slot straight in and make sure he’s best prepared to go again in his new home.
What do Chesterfield fans make of Webb’s Yeovil switch?
Webb has become a ‘much-loved’ figure at Chesterfield and there is no denying that his exit will be a blow for the Spireites.
Derbyshire Times journalist Liam Norcliffe also confirmed the news and the replies to his respective post are certainly exciting for Yeovil Town fans.
One fan wrote ‘This is going to hurt more than losing any player’, whilst another stated ‘hope it’s a success for him and in the future he finds his way back to town (Chesterfield) as a manager,’ which in itself suggests he was certainly rated highly at the League Two side.
Add his character, experience and familiarity of the club into one package, and it’s evident as to why Webb could be a very good pick-up by Yeovil Town moving into the rest of their National League campaign.
