That may not be among the key criteria for everyone but Boro want to reforge a bond with the fans and someone who knows the history, the cultural quirks and the importance of the club to the crowd - a bornand-bred supporter - could be crucial.
He said: "I had to weigh up the direction of the party, act as a bridge to those estranged from the party, reforge alliance with unions and bring a track record and principled approach."
Participants in the event said that the current crisis proved that most of the media outlets are not neutral and they are actually an accomplice in bloodshed as they have been trying to reforge a reality that serves their agendas.