Footballing Structure - Updates?

For some real continuity and consistency in our style across managers it's got to be something we look at putting in place.

 

Can't see how we appoint for that position while we have an Ange/Rodgers type character in place... We could have with Delia definitely, Lenny probably first time and definitely at the end of the 2nd term... But, if we bring one in now I reckon we say goodbye to Rodgers.

But it's definitely something we should be monitoring in the background, with an eye on implementation down the line... Look for a coach and director to be brought in simultaneously - maybe a constant panel with about 3 names for each on it for each position, and see about trying it out with compatible figures from a position of strength, rather than if we were desperate in the future.

Must remember though, that our single attempt close to this - Dalgleish and Barnes - was a catastrophic mess... Sometimes the grass isn't actually greener on the other side...

 

We never hear anything from our CEO what the plan is..

 

Mind lots of chat about this when Lennon left second time around, then Ange was so successful, not just on the park but in terms of transfer business. I agree that it'd be good to put something in place to ensure continuity from one manager to the next. Ironically, Ange's time as manager made me think that actually, if we were to go down the DoF route he'd probably be the ideal candidate. Doubt he'd ever want to take on a position away from the training ground, but if he gets sacked from Spurs in the summer I genuinely think we should ask the question of him.

 

In theory I think it makes sense but o get the fear we would appoint a Gordon Strachan or even Martin O’Neill to that role if we done it, someone not actually experienced in it and make Kennedy head coach.

I have said before I would like to try get the boy in from USG who has seen a data led recruitment strategy implemented and modern thinking. However, he would probably get chased by Lawell and our old board.

 

For me the 2 of our biggest issues are our academy structure and the fact there is no real pathway from it to our first team. We really IMHO should be going on a public offensive to get our B team into the sfl league structure. Alongside this what plans do we have to upgrade and expand the stadium, the main stand in particular, that is if we have any although we most definitely should IMHO.

 

I don't think the league structure is the answer for the B team- need to be pushing to bring back the reserve league.