Wonder how much say...

[maninasuitcase]

...AN has had in these transfers.

We seem to have gone recruitment mental in this window from all corners of the globe, which is great, but i wonder how much input AN has had in these transfers and will he be able to put the jigsaw together to get a winning team up and running on a consistent basis.

All scary but with lashings of excitement as well.

[potter25]

I imagine it’s a committee effort with him part of it

I doubt they’d saddle him with someone he really doesn’t want

[foxysgloves]

Aug 22, 2023 15:57:25 GMT maninasuitcase said:

...AN has had in these transfers.

We seem to have gone recruitment mental in this window from all corners of the globe, which is great, but i wonder how much input AN has had in these transfers and will he be able to put the jigsaw together to get a winning team up and running on a consistent basis.

All scary but with lashings of excitement as well.

It’s a very good point.

He seems upbeat and happy but he can’t know a huge amount about the players.

And you’d think the sheer diversity of backgrounds/nationalities/language issues will make his job incredibly challenging.

He did mention in that pub chat he wanted a solid British spine to the team (I think he said that anyway) so you’d assume a couple more ‘local’ players will arrive??

[walrus]

Aug 22, 2023 16:05:54 GMT foxysgloves said:

He did mention in that pub chat he wanted a solid British spine to the team (I think he said that anyway) so you’d assume a couple more ‘local’ players will arrive??

We by and large have that. Currently our goalkeeper, three centre halves, and three of the four central midfielders seeing regular game time are all British or Irish.

[PotterLog]

Ideally a lot less than previous managers.

And if he’s on board with that, this overhaul is even better than I’d hoped.

[foxysgloves]

Aug 22, 2023 16:14:52 GMT walrus said:

Aug 22, 2023 16:05:54 GMT foxysgloves said:

He did mention in that pub chat he wanted a solid British spine to the team (I think he said that anyway) so you’d assume a couple more ‘local’ players will arrive??

We by and large have that. Currently our goalkeeper, three centre halves, and three of the four central midfielders seeing regular game time are all British or Irish.

I think he was referring to future signings though. And since then I think it’s just McNally who came in.

I may have misunderstood him though.

[Clayton Wood]

Wasn't part of the attraction of the 'project' that he'd have more control over signings than at Sunderland? 

[everyoneneedsawhelan]

I think he has put a lot of trust in the recruitment team to identify targets based on the profile of player that he wants, but also has his say on every single transfer. They won’t bring a player in that he doesn’t want

[Deleted]

According to the you tube chat with the fans ...

Jared is responsible for knowing, who's available, if they fit ( eg if they are a defender are they quick enough to play a high line ) and how much the club/agent/player want

If the cost is do able Jared then takes the idea to AN and the first team coaches

If AN and the first team coaches give it the green light , Ricky takes over and Ricky is responsible for the nitty gritty of the contract details and making sure we are onside with FFP and have the Flexibility of enough sort term loans and the continuity of enough long term contracts.

I am sure this is true

But as you say , AN , can't know a great deal about some of these players .

[PotterLog]

Aug 22, 2023 16:20:41 GMT Clayton Wood said:

Wasn't part of the attraction of the 'project' that he'd have more control over signings than at Sunderland? 

I suppose there's different ways to interpret that - he's definitely the overall leader of the project, which has extended to bringing in Tricky, who in turn appointed the recruitment guy. So he maybe has more say over the direction of travel as a whole but less individual input into player identification and recruitment - by his own design, and presumably with veto power over any particular transaction.

[stokefc]

I dunno but i imagine he sits with his team and goes through every aspect of a player that has been brought to his attention AN has been noted that he's a stats fanatic and a glutton for detail , he's no mug

[Clayton Wood]

Aug 22, 2023 16:36:34 GMT PotterLog said:

Aug 22, 2023 16:20:41 GMT Clayton Wood said:

Wasn't part of the attraction of the 'project' that he'd have more control over signings than at Sunderland? 

I suppose there's different ways to interpret that - he's definitely the overall leader of the project, which has extended to bringing in Tricky, who in turn appointed the recruitment guy. So he maybe has more say over the direction of travel as a whole but less individual input into player identification and recruitment - by his own design, and presumably with veto power over any particular transaction.

Yeah, and the other a££ra¢£ion$

[delilahwhy]

I imagine he gives "profiles" of players he is after, highlighting key attributes he is looking to bring in.

Jared then does his thing and goes through the stats, highlighting players that suit "the profile".

I imagine they all sit down and review the options and come up with a plan of action.

I doubt AN has even heard of some of our new signings before Jared brings them to him, but I also have no doubt he reviews the data, looks at the videos/watches the players in person and has a massive input on who we bring in.

It's just refreshing to have somebody in charge who is open to the idea of having others identify and bring potential signings to him, and not be closed off to the tiny group of players that he is aware of and has come across in his career to date.

It's a collaborative effort, and it no doubt benefits the club.

[GeneralFaye]

AN talked rather glowingly about Jared recently at the fans forum thing and you can tell it was sincere.

[bloodtypered]

He has the final say I imagine

[independent]

Have we made any fee we've paid public knowledge, or are they all undisclosed?