Moira Gordon in todays edition of the paper, claims that Plymouth have a short list of six names, and our manager is near the top of that list. That might be surprising, but outgoing manager Paul Sturrock has apparently "put in a good word for him".

Williamson himself, although aware of the speculation has refused to be drawn by it and has made no comment other than he is in employment already.

The report notes: "Often perceived as dour and awkward, he has also struggled to win over the Hibs fans since he replaced the much-loved Franck Sauzee just over two years ago."