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That’s a fair point tbf, and offers some balance.

From a Sunderland perspective though, under KLD we have appointed high quality operators in their positions (speakman - high reputation in academy football, David Bruce - high reputation for off field work) and they’ve both been brilliant successes so far.

What we do lack is people at the top with experience at the higher/elite levels of European football and this lad appears to have experience there.

It’s always a risk, and could go wrong of course, but KLDs appointments in key positions so far have been thought out and improved us significantly, I think that’s where a lot of Hope is coming from with us chasing this lad for a while reportedly.

 

This is a great point that I’ve lost sight of. Think I get carried away with speakmans academy background that this is his philosophy about the younger talent coming through but as you say it is KLDs vision and he’s the one getting people to implement it.

 

Yeah, sorry what I mean is that the broader vision has been developed, shaped and refined with KS’s input throughout. You’re right though, you don’t get that without KLD’s outlook and his recruiting KS in the first place.

 

Apologies, yeah that is totally true

The club talk about a growth mindset a lot, I'm hoping this appointment really helps grow KS as well - they'll be able to learn from each other

With appointments like this it has to be clear who is responsible for what - that's when it could fail if its not clear

Suppose time will tell how good this appointment is but I'm buzzing with how far we've come to even attract someone like this

 

It’s clearly a coup, no doubt about that.

I wonder if people are still questioning the ambition.

 

I think naturally a DoF is above what Speakman’s role is

 

The question is, will Speakman still be picking the team?

^nicked from elsewhere but made me smile.

 

The article has explained that he’s been brought in to help us attract top talent from abroad too. Probably going to help with that with his connections etc. it’s also been said we’ve been in contact with him for several years which is why he came here. He likely knows all about us

 

Considering Juventus, Newcastle and other clubs wanted him mate and how many in the footballing circle are raving about this I’d imagine he’s good. Even Roma fans were saying he was hard done to at their place

 

quite a narrow perspective on a career that spans much more than Roma.

time will tell if he is a good addition but given where we were a few years ago with some know nowt from eastleigh I’m feeling positive.

 

I think everyone should look at his time pre Roma. Their ownership are bonkers and limited him doing his job.

everywhere else he’s been loved and Farioli specifically was desperate to keep him

 

Spot on,Gordon. in my view,Ristac is very welcome.

 

You can’t be sentimental in times like this. KS has done a fantastic job but has never worked at this level and despite his good work has shown flaws previously especially in foreign markets.

let him build our club up domestically whilst this fella does his business

 

From the articles I’ve read about this appointment this is purely help to help us attract top talent with his contacts. It’s still the model just working at a higher level

 

Nah wider remit over narrower every time. You wouldn't structure any organisation with the specialist role being the more senior one.

 

key bit of info left out there Keith

 

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Interesting the make up of KLD's leadership team all seem to be similar profile young ambitious operators in their field who have needed or earned a chance young just like KLD himself

The Roma ownership group have totally went away from the structure they have at Roma at Everton with Moyes having majority control on all football things - so can see that they don't necessarily have an overarching strategy they want to implement just yet

Happy to see how it plays out, I expect a lot more links now, as any of the Ghisolfi most worked with agents may be touting their talent for some of the promised land coin of the premier league

 

think I’ve already posted this but it’s good to see we targeted him for a while