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Post by SCFC92 on Apr 8, 2024 15:09:50 GMT
Correct decision. Happy with this.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 8, 2024 15:10:04 GMT
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 8, 2024 15:12:57 GMT
The lazy arsed way continues.
Just hope it works this time.
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Post by fortressbritannia on Apr 8, 2024 15:13:58 GMT
Just to recap Terry McDermott will be the new Technical Director and all staff to grow a 'tache and have a perm? I was OK with SJW being appointed until I read this. This would've been a much better option 🤣 |
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Post by gingerninja on Apr 8, 2024 15:15:57 GMT
It was always going to be him I felt..We shall see, he obviously loves and feels strongly about the club. Let's hope the future incomings are more solid and match our expectations.
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Post by rowleyscfc on Apr 8, 2024 15:16:33 GMT
Massive fan of him saying we want to be better than we've ever been before, Coates said we were punching above our weight in the premier league for some years at the fans forum, so to have someone in the building that doesn't see it like that is refreshing
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 8, 2024 15:20:27 GMT
Massive fan of him saying we want to be better than we've ever been before, Coates said we were punching above our weight in the premier league for some years at the fans forum, so to have someone in the building that doesn't see it like that is refreshing Coates said that? Fucking hell. |
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Post by PotterLog on Apr 8, 2024 15:21:48 GMT
It should be a minimum requirement that a DOF or Sporting Director should have played the game at a decent level Not someone who talks about pillars and KPIs All the best SJW How many at English clubs fit that description? |
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Post by block23 on Apr 8, 2024 15:22:38 GMT
The lazy arsed way continues. Just hope it works this time. I respect you are entitled to your opinion, but there is no evidence to suggest this is a lazy appointment , it appears to have more to do with the excellent impact he has had thus far in his interim role, as referenced by many comments from within the club and the wider football community. clearly they will stand or fall by this decision as they with all decisions they make. It would be nice if just for once you didn’t throw in a negative comment, but I won’t hold my breath |
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Post by telfordstokie on Apr 8, 2024 15:23:08 GMT
Right decision in my eyes, well done SJW.
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Post by rowleyscfc on Apr 8, 2024 15:24:12 GMT
Massive fan of him saying we want to be better than we've ever been before, Coates said we were punching above our weight in the premier league for some years at the fans forum, so to have someone in the building that doesn't see it like that is refreshing Coates said that? Fucking hell. Yeah, left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth and I'm not even Coates out, hopefully Walters can show him the potential we know this club has and use his money to bank role his ambition |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 8, 2024 15:26:47 GMT
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Post by Olgrligm on Apr 8, 2024 15:28:31 GMT
I think that's a good decision. His record is pretty good so far. He came in, identified two or three major short term problems and set about addressing them. The results speak for themselves, and hopefully he can carry this on going forwards.
On a similar note, well done to the club for a brave and shrewd interim appointment.
Is there any significance in the change of title to sporting director from technical director?
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Post by hoppo96 on Apr 8, 2024 15:29:01 GMT
I get why everyone's a bit happy but I'm skeptical a little bit. We're the exact sort of club who would hire a popular ex player into a key role to win favour with the fans.
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Post by rowleyscfc on Apr 8, 2024 15:30:59 GMT
I get why everyone's a bit happy but I'm skeptical a little bit. We're the exact sort of club who would hire a popular ex player into a key role to win favour with the fans. What bad about that I don't get it? is it better to employ someone who divides the fans? because that worked well with Tricky Ricky |
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Post by anchorman on Apr 8, 2024 15:37:34 GMT
Fantastic appointment. He's qualified both academically and through his obvious and clear love and passion for the club. It's actually not a lazy arsed appointment as someone has suggested, I believe it's a pro active, well thought out (yes, there's a first for everything!) appointment. SWJ is exactly what we need. Super super Jon!!!!!
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Post by prudhoesnose on Apr 8, 2024 15:38:12 GMT
Have good feelings about Walters and Schumacher working together.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Apr 8, 2024 15:39:22 GMT
Glad Walters now confirmed in black and white
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 8, 2024 15:42:02 GMT
Wonder why they've quietly changed the title from 'Technical Director' to 'Sporting Director'? The terms seem to be pretty interchangeable, yet we've actively changed it up.
I think it's a fair enough appointment, given the dearth of proven other options likely to be banging our door down. He can't bring less to the party than Tricky.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2024 15:43:16 GMT
This is a good appointment.
There's nothing more to be said.
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Post by pbpotter on Apr 8, 2024 15:43:50 GMT
What's the difference between Sporting Director and Technical Director. Can anyone enlighten me?
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Post by Marc01 on Apr 8, 2024 15:45:46 GMT
Jon Coates in Magician Pose! 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Apr 8, 2024 15:50:32 GMT
I'm on board with this, not because of who he is necessarily but because he's been a positive influence on the club since his arrival and it's not like he isn't qualified for the job.
It's no more of a risk than bringing in another external candidate as far as I'm concerned. Difficult to get into the nuts and bolts of it all unless you're a fly on the wall ut it was clear from the noise and from our lack of progress that the Martin appointment was a disaster.......
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Post by Northy on Apr 8, 2024 15:52:18 GMT
At least him and SS can understand each other, that's a good start.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 8, 2024 15:52:54 GMT
The lazy arsed way continues. Just hope it works this time. I respect you are entitled to your opinion, but there is no evidence to suggest this is a lazy appointment , it appears to have more to do with the excellent impact he has had thus far in his interim role, as referenced by many comments from within the club and the wider football community. clearly they will stand or fall by this decision as they with all decisions they make. It would be nice if just for once you didn’t throw in a negative comment, but I won’t hold my breath It’s as lazy as it comes. We really need it to work though or else we’re fucked. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 8, 2024 15:54:44 GMT
Coates said that? Fucking hell. Yeah, left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth and I'm not even Coates out, hopefully Walters can show him the potential we know this club has and use his money to bank role his ambition Yeah it’s shocking tbh. And hopefully so! We need a John Coates decision to finally work. |
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Post by cheadlepotter on Apr 8, 2024 15:55:50 GMT
What's the difference between Sporting Director and Technical Director. Can anyone enlighten me? Assuming Sporting Director is the same as Director of Football, they oversee the whole footballing operation with regards to head coaches and players that fit the style and standards the DoF wishes to implement. This means that when a head coach moves on (be it sacked, retired, poached) the DoF will employ another head coach to suit the existing structure, rather than go down the failed route we have by employing different managers each time rendering half the squad useless and having to change the style of play not just for the first team but all the Under teams too. A Technical Director oversees the staff beyond the manager, helping to employ the right coaches, scouts, physios, sports scientists etc to suit the chosen style/standard the DoF is implementing. From what I can tell there’s been confusing in JC’s head as to what he expects from the position as RM seemed to do the job of both DoF/TD, and badly. Ideally the club should have both. |
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Post by RF10 on Apr 8, 2024 15:55:50 GMT
What's the difference between Sporting Director and Technical Director. Can anyone enlighten me? A sporting director does not need a Powerpoint presentation for his 5 point plan. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2024 15:59:27 GMT
I respect you are entitled to your opinion, but there is no evidence to suggest this is a lazy appointment , it appears to have more to do with the excellent impact he has had thus far in his interim role, as referenced by many comments from within the club and the wider football community. clearly they will stand or fall by this decision as they with all decisions they make. It would be nice if just for once you didn’t throw in a negative comment, but I won’t hold my breath It’s as lazy as it comes. We really need it to work though or else we’re fucked. What were the other available options? If you say 'Webber' you should get an automatic, indefinite, Oatcake ban! |
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Post by southcoaststokie on Apr 8, 2024 16:00:57 GMT
Great news, good luck John
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