It was reported earlier today by Wales Online that the Cardiff board are keen on installing current defender Sol Bamba as a short-term caretaker if their managerial search takes longer than planned.

As the group return to the Cardiff training ground on Monday, Bamba will take coaching responsibilities if no permanent manager is appointed by that time.

When Neil Warnock's departure was confirmed on Monday evening, the 34-year-old was touted as a shock potential replacement. If the club did go down that route, it would be ill-thought through.

Here is why. At the present moment, Bamba still believes he can offer Cardiff a lot in central defence, and has no current plans to hang his boots up.

On the contrary, he has reportedly already started coaching qualifications, and holds a UEFA B License.

Despite that, Bamba needs to gain his A License before thinking about taking the reigns at Cardiff, as most managers in the Championship hold UEFA Pro Licences - the highest level of coaching badge attainable.

So although he is a fans favourite, Bamba currently is ill-qualified for the role of permanent manager as he needs to increase the coaching experience on his CV. Being a potential caretaker could help out with that. He has also been overseeing training with the under-23's at Cardiff.

In the future, should Bamba have the preferrable coaching qualifications under his belt, he could make a great manager at Cardiff City.

Firstly, he has natural leadership qualities, and is a senior player in the dressing room in the Welsh capital. Leadership and motivation are two attributes managers should have, so that is a bonus for Bamba. Having a taste of the ethos of the club and a having a strong rapport with the fans could also help him in the future.

Bamba also played at the top level; in the Premier League with Cardiff, as well as in the Turkish SuperLig with Trabzonspor. Not forgetting he has been capped by the Ivory Coast in 46 occasions. Those qualities gives any potential manager respect from their players.

There is no doubt Bamba would've learnt transferrable skills from Neil Warnock, as the pair have been at two clubs together; Cardiff and Leeds. Players who become managers often mould their philosophies on coaches they played under.

With all of this being said, it is clear that Bamba has the solid foundations that he needs to start a coaching career, and he needs to give it more focus as the end of his playing career draws nearer.