Former premiership coach Mark Thompson has confirmed he is back in the frame to coach Essendon next season, just weeks after conceding he had lost the passion for the job.

Thompson said the club would soon announce who will coach in 2014 while James Hird serves his 12-month suspension, but said he didn't know who it would be.

Essendon's Mark Thompson with fans at training. Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Thompson, who was fined $30,000 for his role in the supplements scandal, was initially the first choice of the club and Hird, however the Bombers were forced to look elsewhere after the former Cats mastermind withdrew from the race.

However it appears Thompson has had another change of heart, revealing on Monday he would be willing to do the job if required.