Brewster set for Inverness return

Brewster is thought to be keen on a return to Inverness

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have declared their interest in bringing Craig Brewster back to the club.

Following a meeting with fans, the club confirmed they have a list of three people they would like to speak to.

"Craig Brewster is high in our thoughts," said director of football Graeme Bennett.

Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock and St Johnstone's Owen Coyle are also in the frame for the manager's job at the Highland club.

Donald Park has been made caretaker boss following the resignation of Charlie Christie.

The former assistant has ruled himself out of the running for the top job.

But Bennett said: "We are all certain that we want Donald Park to stay as he is a critical part of the club."

And he stressed the importance of finding a new manager quickly.

"We might have to wait but we are very conscious of the transfer window closing shortly," Bennett added.

If the right man became available we would do all we can to bring him in Inverness chairman Alan Savage

"We need to give the new manager the best tools possible to do the job and we still need to bring in another centre-half to complete the squad."

Aberdeen striker Brewster, 41, has emerged as the favourite to succeed Christie.

Brewster's first, 14-month spell in charge at the Caledonian Stadium ended in January 2006.

He had been persuaded to end his time at the Highland club by a return to Dundee United, where he lasted nine months before resuming his playing career at Pittodrie.

"I think that whether it was Steve Paterson, John Robertson or Craig Brewster they would all do a good job if they were to come back," said Bennett, when asked about the wisdom of a former manager returning.

"At the moment we have other options so we are not ruling anyone in or anyone out.

"I certainly don't think that any of the three ex-managers named would be so keen to move away from the club again.

"But they should be judged on their time at ICT rather than their disappointments elsewhere.

"I wouldn't have a problem working with any of them again. We need a manager to stabilise the club."

When quizzed specifically on Brewster, Bennett continued: "His departure was never fully understood, the fans directed their anger at him and I thought that was unfair.

"He never shafted this club when he left, he went only for one reason and that was that ICT got looked after."

Warnock quit the Blades following their relegation from the Premiership in England last season.

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And chairman Alan Savage said of the 58-year-old: "He certainly has thrown his hat into the ring.

"He is under consideration like everyone else but the club is a success, we have again made a profit this year, so we will have to look at wage demands and any baggage that comes with someone."

Coyle is the current St Johnstone manager and might prove difficult to coax away from the Perth club.

But Savage added: "If the right man became available we would do all we can to bring him in.

"There are many things to consider. Is he available? Have they shown an interest? Do they fit into the budget?"