With Kilmarnock and Dundee United also searching for a new leader it would seem to be a boom time for aspiring managers.
Unfortunately, the names of many recycled old boys keep appearing as contenders for all the vacant posts in the SPL.
In recent years there were two periods when the quality of football delivered by Motherwell won praise by fans and commentators alike.
The first was when Mark McGhee swept away the dismal Malpas era with a free flowing style that carried all before it. From the opening game of season 2007/8 at Love Street until the dark December when we lost Uncle Phil the team thrilled and entertained. 
The transformation that McGhee brought was a breath of fresh air to the SPL and though we were unable to sustain the form we had seen that a team without superstars could deliver a challenge to the rest.
The second spell of special football came with Jim Gannon. Despite the man management failing that was to prove his downfall he managed to deliver a refreshing and different approach for a couple of months. His philosophy of passing, abstaining from fouling wherever possible, players showing respect for officials and his faith in youngsters brought early success.
Was it a coincidence that neither of those managers had already managed in Scotland? Neither was a rookie but their experience in management was not gained in the SPL. The new ideas they brought broke the routine that had become the standard north of the border. Phrases like 'long balls up the channels', 'win your individual battles' and 'show determination and character' disappeared from the vocabulary and instead thoughts of the beautiful game began to be heard at Fir Park.
So while John Boyle takes his time to survey the list of possible permanent appointments let's hope that he rejects the familiar faces that do the rounds of Scottish clubs. He should be encouraged by the promise shown by his last two picks and cast the net wide again.
Appoint in haste, repent at leisure.