Kenny Thompson's future as national team coach is shrouded in uncertainty following Bermuda's failure to reach the second stage of the Digicel Caribbean Cup.

Thompson's current deal expired after Bermuda's stalemate with Cayman and he so far has remained tight-lipped on whether he would be interested in taking the reins on a full-time basis.

Last month Bermuda Football Association (BFA) advertised for a full-time national coach and youth director, with technical director Derek Broadley yesterday admitting he had no idea if Thompson would apply for either job.

"Kenny's in full-time employment already so he has to be careful what he says," said Broadley. "I think Kenny would be an excellent candidate for either position but I have to review all applications.

"I have to be very careful who I appoint because they will be a direct reflection on me. Kenny needs to decide what he wants to do. He's already had three cracks at the job and maybe he doesn't want to do it – I don't know."

Broadley will start sifting through applications for both vacancies next week as he looks to step up his ambitious re-structuring of the national programme.

It's unlikely the position of national team coach has ever been so attractive considering the new-found wealth of the BFA coupled with the soon-to-be completed headquarters at Gym Field, and it's understood there has already been plenty of interest expressed.

But whoever assumes the position must be prepared to work in close tandem with Broadley who will insist on a hands-on coaching role, especially during the early stages of the programme's transitional period.

Intriguingly, he hasn't ruled out taking the job himself on an interim basis if he doesn't believe there is a suitable candidate available.

"If you look across the Caribbean there are technical directors who also coach the national team," said Broadley. "Cayman Islands' technical Carl Brown is also the head coach.

"However, I think Bermuda needs someone to oversee the whole programme and I certainly didn't come to the Island to be the national coach.

"I don't see myself being the long-term head coach of Bermuda. But in the short term if I have to support the guy to get my message across then that's what I will do."