catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
I think there might be something in it. The question may be, why he dowsnt bin Kenwright?
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I think there might be something in it. The question may be, why he dowsnt bin Kenwright?
Absolutely we need a DoF.
It’s not the 90s, managers don’t last and there needs to be someone who persists with a consistent and educated vision.
It’s not the 90s, managers don’t last and there needs to be someone who persists with a consistent and educated vision.
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
He knows BK can make a lot of mischief for him in the media.
BK holds soft power; Moshiri just owns the club.
catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
Yes true. But would you want someone like that in your org? Surely you must get rid.
Just don't get it. I think Moshiri and Usmanov buy BKs rubbish.
See if Ragnick would be interested right after the Utd gig is up, I know he is meant to stay there another 2 years but maybe he would like to do the DoF again. Either him or Campos. Or....like I really know anyone outside of those two lol
Blue83
Player Valuation: £25m
Don't think Frank would have joined if Kia was a worry
catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
I'm not so sure mate.
Unbelievable that anybody thinks we (or any) professional club doesn't need one.
A director of football (if left to do their job unhindered) ensures continuity and therefore stability throughout the club. It's exactly why Brighton openly allow their staff to be approached. They have succession options for every position. I'll bet Dan Ashworth even has a list of candidates ready to go that he feels could replace him.
The problem (our problem) is owners who want to be involved occasionally and Chairmen who still think business is done with a cigar and brandy.
A director of football (if left to do their job unhindered) ensures continuity and therefore stability throughout the club. It's exactly why Brighton openly allow their staff to be approached. They have succession options for every position. I'll bet Dan Ashworth even has a list of candidates ready to go that he feels could replace him.
The problem (our problem) is owners who want to be involved occasionally and Chairmen who still think business is done with a cigar and brandy.
So what do you make Dave of Moshiri now coming out and saying Bill has a job for life? Do you think he'd broadcast that to the world if he wanted to retain the option to cull him?
It's a rather cynical version of 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'.
toffeeblue9
Player Valuation: £35m
Dan Ashworth has nothing to do with choosing who Brighton's manager is.
I was as surprised at this as anyone else, but he did a great interview on BT Sport where he described what his responsibilities are and he made it clear that this doesn't include choosing the manager and that the owner/board do that bit.
toffeeblue9
Player Valuation: £35m
FWIW I don't think the Moyes model works for many managers. Allowing them to control recruitment etc is not always the best idea. For instance Jurgen Klopp didn't want Salah - his preference was Julian Brandt, as he had admitted, but Liverpool's scouting and data people convinced him that Salah was the outstanding candidate for the role they wanted to fill. The "eye test" is not always the most reliable one, but it's the one which most managers rely on.
Finding a manager who has the time and ability to coach the first team to a high standard and control recruitment is a huge ask. There aren't many about. It's why the DOF model is there. A DOF controls a lot more than recruitment usually - there is a recruitment department with a head and they do their thing, along with medical, loans, etc - the DOF just oversees it all. It doesn't usually mean that the DOF is solely responsible for recruitment.
The structure we decide upon will influence greatly whether a DOF is required, but, importantly, the role of a DOF differs from model to model so it's pretty pointless us all offering an opion on whether the role is required until we know what the structure will look like
Finding a manager who has the time and ability to coach the first team to a high standard and control recruitment is a huge ask. There aren't many about. It's why the DOF model is there. A DOF controls a lot more than recruitment usually - there is a recruitment department with a head and they do their thing, along with medical, loans, etc - the DOF just oversees it all. It doesn't usually mean that the DOF is solely responsible for recruitment.
The structure we decide upon will influence greatly whether a DOF is required, but, importantly, the role of a DOF differs from model to model so it's pretty pointless us all offering an opion on whether the role is required until we know what the structure will look like
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
He's tethering him. Keep him on the inside of the tent rather than the outside pissing on it.
Cameron Manning
Player Valuation: £35m
Yes it seems that most clubs have a DOF but listening to Spurs fans about the man who has just left the club most were glad to see the back of him.
Maybe the Spurs fan who comes on here now and again could offer his opinion, if he hasn’t already done so.
Good interview. And yeah, that surprised me too.
I'll bet he has a list of suggested candidates for those that do decide.
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