If its done properly both the technical director (or whatever the title) and the head coach/manager sit down and talk about what's required and which player would suit the position. Communication is an odd concept at this club but it might just work!
Think it will be along the lines of everyone collaborating with each other, scouts, data lads, manager, etc to see which player we actually go for. I think Liverpool have nailed this approach to their signings as Salah wasn't Klopp's first choice so it isn't always the case the manager knows best. You need a good team bringing information together from different places to ensure your signings are going to be as little a gamble as possible.
Was thinking that by all accounts the Cowleys like to have full control over everything Really like the idea of creating a structure at the club then fitting a coach in to that structure. Make progression and change much easier than a new manager ripping up everything and start again Worked pretty well for Barcelona over the years
We also tried to do it with a old style managers which is never gonna work otherwise your director just becomes a chief scout that answers to the manager.
Coleman was still Wales manager. And yes, Bruce was still employed by Wigan at the time we approached.
Upthere on RTG, who seems to be reliably ITK, is saying that another role has also been filled by someone. So that would be two people, Speakman being one, in technical roles above the head coach. This sounds exciting and very well planned.
Definitely, I think this is a fantastic appointment! To me, it shows that Donald etc aren't controlling things and so we can be a bit more certain that whoever the manager is will have been picked by the new regime.
Upthere across the road reckons another 2 coming in, dof and someone else. this is his response from someone who asked about speakman “Above him. DoF and someone technical but unsure on names”
He’ll not be the only one coming Going the whole new structure, what that is I don’t know What I expect new owners Dof technical director
I've heard the managers position will be filled today and between Cowley and A.N. Other but no idea who that is. So nothing to report really!
I agree we need someone at that tech/dof level. The place is such a mess its definitely too much to stick on 1 persons shoulders. Need a real team effort
This sounds f*********** brilliant. If this guy is "just" Technical Director, and therefore responsible for the pathway through the academy to first team, with another more experienced big hitter responsible for the football direction - it's pretty awesome.
Interesting so sounds like he won’t be the man running the show as predicted, interesting to see who it is, and no before anyone panics I dont think it will be charlie
Gonna be like when we unveiled Cabral, moberg karlson etc as a one’er a few years back .....group shot at the Academy
