2024/25 Kevin Thelwell


Main Roles and Responsibilities​

As mentioned, most sporting directors today have a more strategic role in the football operations of a club. Depending on the size of the club and the agreements in place with the head coach or manager, the responsibilities may vary, but these are typically some of the tasks a director of football works on:

  • Player Recruitment and transfers: One of the primary tasks of a Director of Football is to identify and recruit players who can enhance the team's performance. They work closely with scouts and the club's management to spot potential targets, negotiate transfers, and secure player contracts.
  • Team strategy and philosophy: The Director of Football collaborates with the coaching staff to develop and implement the team's playing style and tactical philosophy. They often work with coaches within the youth setup too in order to ensure a playing style is implemented at all levels and young players making the step up to the first team are well prepared.
  • Contract negotiations: Handling player contracts, negotiations, and extensions is an essential responsibility. They also work to resolve contract disputes and manage player relations.
  • Youth development: Nurturing young talents within the club's academy system is crucial for sustainable success. The Director of Football oversees the youth development program and ensures a smooth transition of talents to the senior team.
  • Sporting infrastructure and facilities: They are involved in the development of training facilities, sports science programs, and other aspects that improve the overall sporting infrastructure of the club.
  • Budgeting and financial planning: Collaborating with the club's financial department, the Director of Football ensures that transfer activities align with the club's budget and long-term financial strategy.
 
Nothing like leaving it right till the end is their Kev, especially when you then have the possibility for everything to fall through and end up with nothing when your manager has been desperate since even before he lost another 2 players to injury in the previous game.

Terrible Dof this fella and i cannot wait till he is replaced.
 

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Nice one for signing illy n all that, but any chance you could find us another couple of players like him in the next day or so like, big Kev de Red

I know your normally on the beach this time of year, but we’ve got a few injury problems lid.
 


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