Thursday 21 May 2015 16:25, UK
Wakefield's interim coach Stuart Dickens believes his players’ performance against Widnes on Sunday will help him decide whether to apply for the job.
The former Featherstone forward stepped into the role following the departure of James Webster, who quit in the wake of the club's 36-30 home Challenge Cup defeat by Leigh last Sunday.
He will be looking to oversee an end to rock-bottom Wakefield’s 11-match losing run in Super League when they resume their campaign at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium.
Dickens, who joined the Wildcats' coaching staff in 2012 after bringing his playing career to an end, said he could be tempted to apply for the role full-time.
"Things have happened that quickly and we've been that busy this week, but it is something that goes through your mind," he said.
"My first objective is to try and get a response out of the team this week.
“I suppose what sort of response I get this week and possibly the week after if things go that far may dictate whether I throw my hat into the ring for it.
"I'm not 100 per cent decided yet. I'm going to see what sort of response I get this week first."
He added: “I suppose performances this weekend and next weekend may dictate how urgent it is to try and put somebody in place."
Dickens is set to be in charge for the Magic Weekend derby with Castleford in Newcastle next week.
Former Wakefield coach John Kear, who saved the club from relegation in 2006, and Dewsbury boss Glenn Morrison are among the names being linked with the vacancy.
