Having fashioned a reputation for playing attractive football during his time in charge of Doncaster Rovers, O'Driscoll was credited with a key role in Nottingham Forest's late-season revival after being recruited by Steve Cotterill to work as part of his backroom team.
Now, Sky Sports are reporting that Crawley, promoted from the Blue Square Premier to League One in successive seasons, want him to replace new Rotherham United manager Steve Evans.