Cotterill won't return – Baker
Cotterill has been seen at several of the Robins' recent matches and he has been out of football since leaving Burnley by mutual consent in November 2007.
The Cheltenham-born 45-year-old took over as manager of his hometown club in January 1997 and led the Robins to three promotions in six seasons before departing for Stoke City in the summer of 2002.
He went on to work as assistant manager to Howard Wilkinson at Sunderland before a spelling coaching at Leicester City before joining Burnley in 2004.
With manager Martin Allen currently on 'gardening leave' while an investigation into allegations over the racist abuse of a nightclub bouncer continues, there have been rumours that Cotterill could be set to help out the club that he loves.
Baker said he was unwilling to comment on the managerial position until the investigation into the incident involving Martin Allen has been completed.
However, the Gloucestershire Echo understands that Baker does not expect Cotterill to be in the running to vill any possible managerial vacancy.
Acting boss John Schofield watched his side hit back to claim a 1-1 draw at Port Vale on Saturday as life without Allen started on a positive note.
Schofield made three changes to his first starting XI, two of which were tactical as Theo Lewis and Julian Alsop were promoted to the team ahead of Justin Richards and Andy Gallinagh.
He also switched to a 4-3-3 formation and was satisfied with what he saw during his first match in charge.
Vale led through former Cheltenham transfer target Marc Richards' ninth minute goal, but a sweet strike from Michael Pook in the 66th minute earned the Robins a draw against Micky Adams' side.
"It was a good display and we mixed our game up well and adapted to what we wanted them to do," Schofield said
"Port Vale were five unbeaten before today and we had 13 shots at goal, so we've done okay.
"We could have done better as a team with their goal, but the attitude of the lads was fantastic."
Schofield is expected to be in charge for next weekend's home match against Crewe Alexandra and the former Lincoln City boss said he will carry on with his job until he is told otherwise.
"I have told the lads that it's normal time for training on Monday and I will be there doing this job unless I am told otherwise," he said.
"It has been a difficult week for us and it would have been easy for us to buckle, but the players are not that type of people. Everyone has dug in."
rallying the troops: caretaker manager John Schofield talks to his players after the game
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