HAVE YOUR SAY: Is Martin Allen the right man for Cheltenham?
After last night's crushing 4-1 defeat to Hartlepool, the fourth time the Robins have shipped four goals in six League One matches, Downing's departure was announced the next day.
And within hours, the Gloucestershire echo and thisisgloucestershire.co.uk exclusively revealed that Martin Allen is set to be unveiled as the man to take over at the helm.
So what do you think? Is the man known as 'Mad Dog' right for Whaddon Road?
Can he bring the good times back to Cheltenham and help maintain their stay in League One, or will he struggle - as Keith Downing did - to achieve success with the current group of players?
Should he be given money in the next transfer window, or will he be able to bring more out of the current squad?
Whatever your view, use the form below to let us know...

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