Rookie boss Rhys McCabe admits solely time will inform if Airdrie appointing him as Ian Murray's successor is a sensible transfer.
However he says he's excited by the problem after the Diamonds went exterior the field in making him the SPFL's youngest supervisor on the age of 29.
The midfielder, who joined the membership final season, takes the reins in a player-manager capability and has introduced membership captain and cousin Callum Fordyce on board as assistant supervisor.
They change Ian Murray and Scott Agnew who each joined Championship aspect Raith Rovers final week, bringing an finish to Murray's four-year stint at New Broomfield.
Airdrie chiefs moved shortly to switch the person who led the membership to the Championship play-off ultimate within the final two seasons, however their daring appointment took many without warning as they opted to present youth an opportunity slightly than go for an skilled head.
It's a refreshing method McCabe is all for, even when it wasn't him touchdown the function, however is aware of the membership are taking an opportunity.
He advised Lanarkshire Reside Sport : "I do know via my enjoying profession you see the identical managers being put from membership to membership and it is nearly like a merry-go-round.
"So if it wasn't me [being appointed] I might be supportive of it anyway, as regards to attempting one thing a bit new.
"Recent concepts, possibly a distinct method to what golf equipment are used to.
"Who is aware of? It is likely to be good or unhealthy. Time will inform.
"However I might be totally supportive of it, even when it wasn't me.
"If it was another person within the league and a membership was giving them the chance and backing to go and implement a contemporary fashion that they like, they might acquire my help right away.
"So I am wanting ahead to it.
"I am excited to get going and desperate to get again on the pitch with the gamers.
"The job that Ian had carried out over the previous few seasons was nice. Narrowly lacking out on promotion was arduous to take nevertheless it's a great alternative for me now.
"I am going to nonetheless be seeking to play as a lot as doable, so it isn't like I am hanging up the boots and simply specializing in administration.
"We may have a great help construction in place to assist me as a lot as doable, however I nonetheless wish to assist the crew on the pitch as a lot as I can."
The response has been massively optimistic from the Diamonds devoted as they hope they've discovered the person who can get them over that elusive ultimate hurdle to the Championship.
And McCabe - who shortly earned hero standing at Airdrie final season along with his gorgeous purpose within the League Cup win over Motherwell - admits he is been blown away by the backing he has had since his appointment final Thursday.
He added: "I've had messages of help and the connection that myself and Dycey have with the followers already is nice so it has been good to see a few of the issues folks have despatched me in regards to the response from the supporters.
"It is humbling and nice to see.
"The help we generated final 12 months was a giant factor and I wish to preserve that connection and convey everybody collectively once more subsequent season.
"We noticed in a couple of of the video games - the Montrose play-off recreation particularly - that having their help there could be a actual added benefit for the gamers."
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