The character has long enjoyed cult classic status and found varying success on the big screen, portrayed by actors including LeeMarvin and Mel Gibson.
Republicans, faced with an opponent who stood for long-term fiscal rectitude, decreased gas prices and the LeeMarvin school of foreign policy, would be dumbstruck and forfeit the next election.
Hollands and Gowling are out of contract at Dean Court this summer, as are defender Ryan Garry, versatile duo Shaun Cooper and Lee Bradbury, captain Darren Anderton, midfielder Marvin Bartley and striker Brett Pitman.