Seamus I actually think Glen did a good job with Longford, and I have no doubt he would put his heart and soul into it, but it's hard to gauge whether he would have the tactical nous to take on the top teams.
In any functioning system he would have got a bit more time with the U21s and then maybe acted as a selector with the seniors before taking over the reigns. But this is Kildare unfortunately. As it is, you would have to say it would be a bit of a gamble. But no more of a gamble than J Ryan I suppose.
In any case, I think J Ryan will remain in situ for 2015, for better or for worse...