"This is a totally different situation from the end of last season. I'm not looking at that, and it's just a case of getting on and doing the job in the next two weeks, and trying to get a couple of results until we find a successor.
"We have to try and give the club a bit of breathing space to make the appointment, and I will keep my head down and let events take their course - last season was a different kettle of fish completely.
"It's a difficult job which has its problems - and whoever takes over will have to be strong to get a grip on the different personalities the club has. It is one of those situations where we will see what emerges; but all I am asking for in the meantime is for the attitude to be there.
"We need that commitment or we will be in a lot of trouble in this division; we need people who will sweat blood for the club - that is the least the fans demand.
"It is difficult. You couldn't get a more genuine, decent and committed person than Glenn and I can understand the upset he and his family must be feeling. I couldn't respect him any more and have to say he is an absolute gentleman, I feel huge sympathy for him regarding the illness he had but of course he showed a lot of courage coming back from that.
"Players have come and gone and it must have been hugely difficult for him - we have to acknowledge and respect the tough situation Glenn has been in this summer."