Sporting Director.

[Safc88]

Looking at the article in French, it clearly translates as a shortlist of English and Scandinavian candidates. That doesn't mean that other nationalities weren't considered.

Whats all this forward thinking and planning ahead

 

[Spartan]

McClaren picks the team

 

[ilovehorswill]

if that helps us to be more sensible in the transfer market then fine, but last time around it was disastorous

Last time Ellis managed to hire a football agent as Football Director. Cracking self sabotage even by his standards.

 

[Coxon5485]

Edwin van da saar looking to become DOF at Man Utd

Could dee worse than him least he was goalkeeping coach here under Keane

It was the back up keeper that was here wasnt it. Raymond van de gow (excuse the spelling).

 

[AC Mack]

Imagine having a plan, or a structure.

 

[hank williams]

It was the back up keeper that was here wasnt it. Raymond van de gow (excuse the spelling).

Yes about 40 posts back

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Whats all this forward thinking and planning ahead

Welcome to our new overlords. This is what a 22 year old Harvard graduate growing up amongst owners of Marseille gets you.

 

[hank williams]

Welcome to our new overlords. This is what a 22 year old Harvard graduate growing up amongst owners of Marseille gets you.

Wait till he steps inside the wheatseaf or the deaf club

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Wait till he steps inside the wheatseaf or the deaf club

Let's just call it a cultural awakening. Mind you, he's used to the Marseille ultras.

 

[KNGHTHOOD]

Mclaren is certainly clued up, knows the game inside out and has contacts all over.

All out of hotel lobby’s

 

[hank williams]

Let's just call it a cultural awakening. Mind you, he's used to the Marseille ultras.

They'd think twice entering those two establishments

 

[Nelson the Dog]

I personally hope it’s not him. Wouldn’t be showing much imagination (him having been here before) and I’m not sure he has the requisite skillset or experience for the role.

Mind, I guess it depends what the role is, the remit will be set by the owners. Maybe he’d surprise me.

I agree. It would depend on the role and its mandate. But in not sure the link with short is to be dismissed. I would not be surprised is he is involved in the consortium.

 

[Howard the Duck]

I agree. It would depend on the role and its mandate. But in not sure the link with short is to be dismissed. I would not be surprised is he is involved in the consortium.

I personally would to be honest.

 

[Coeus]

So you'd turn down someone like Rangnick or Wenger in a role because Di Fanti was a clown. I've heard it all now.

I dont think di fantinwas a clown, the remit he was given was daft.

 

[Mickdundee]

Another good shout mate but can't see him coming to a league 1 club.

He’s been out of work for 2 years and it’s a long term project where he can effectively “build” a club.

 

[Gilgil]

Agree totally. Remember netflix agent they signed Griggs it's just who's available not if they would work for Sunderland no metrics or analysis , reckon at least months back ground before we spend a million or more. If we lose out so what , we have been stung too many times
Agree totally. Remember netflix agent they signed Griggs it's just who's available not if they would work for Sunderland no metrics or analysis , reckon at least months back ground before we spend a million or more. If we lose out so what , we have been stung too many times

 

[MikeSAFC]

Yeah true. Rather have a plan in place for the long term rather than a quick fix promotion and have no plan at all in The Championship. This is why Parkinson needs to go, if he does get us up we would need a new manager anyway. May aswel cut ties asap.

Parkinson is just an odd bloke really and nothing more than one of life’s plodders. It’s telling when you imagine how we’d get on with no manager at all!!

 

[Plank]

Why on God’s name would I be expected to know Ralf Rangnick?! Jesus f***ing wept!

Wenger of f***ing course I’ve f***ing well heard of. I simply thought you had said Werner. So sue me!

Massive virgin you like

 

[the dude]

Last time Ellis managed to hire a football agent as Football Director. Cracking self sabotage even by his standards.

To be fair under Di Fanti we identified some good players, we just couldn't get any of them to sign and ended up going down the list and signing shite!

 

[rubberface]

He’s been out of work for 2 years and it’s a long term project where he can effectively “build” a club.

Can't see him being interested at this level personally.