I guess the question to ask for any ex-player is, if they had no previous history with the club, would we be interested? And there lies your answer.
There is absolutely zero evidence in his coaching history to suggest he'd do a good job for us. People are writing off a guy who has four promotions on his cv. Why on earth would we appoint someone who has not even a quarter of that? Absolute sentimental madness. Sorry for the rant and I appreciate that the op isn't actively suggesting we go for him.
Big no for me Redfearn. Yes at Academy level, but no for seniors - just never done well at this level. He only did ok at Leeds as he stepped up from the Academy so knew most anyway.