New Harrow Borough boss Steve Baker's vision for the future of the club, knowledge of the game and contacts were what set him apart in interview, according to chairman Steve Rogers.
Baker was announced as Anderson's successor on Saturday, with the Ulsterman set to take charge of his final Boro game against North Greenford United on Tuesday.
The Harrow board received 30 applications for the post and interviewed seven prospective managers between Wednesday and Friday before settling on former Chipstead boss Baker.
Rogers enthused: "He came over very well in the interview which edged it over the others. His vision for the future, knowledge of the game and contacts within in the game where what set him apart.
"He is a good coach and we had some very high-quality applicants but we just felt he gave us a bit more."
He added: "You never know how long things will take in this process. As it happens, we had a discussion on Friday and thankfully when we offered the job to Steve he accepted."
If it goes ahead, Tuesday's Middlesex Senior Cup quarter-final tie with North Greenford United will be Anderson's last match in charge of the club he took charge of in 2011.
"Dave will oversee Tuesday's game with Darren and Mark and will pick the team because Steve won't have met the players yet," explained Rogers.
"Whether he sits with me or on the bench with Dave on Tuesday is up to him.
"If Tuesday's game is cancelled - and you never know at this time of year - we will make use of the time and Steve will take training and prepare the team for Saturday.
"As we have a got a good relationship with Dave we felt it would be for the best to let him take Tuesday's game to make Steve's life easier and smoother."
As it stands, Baker's first game as manager will be Saturday's Isthmian Premier Division clash with Wingate & Finchley at Earlsmead. He succeeds Anderson with Boro 23rd and three points from safety.
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