Sean Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) Very underwhelming, especially given the names we were supposedly talking to. A bit like the manager search, just more so. I'm half expecting similar in January now Edited December 17, 2021 by Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, LV said: ah yeah, I’ve just read he did and also worked with him at Reading Kill me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I’m hoping Howe has given the owners a list of players he wants/likes and this guy is responsible for negotiating and bringing those players in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I'll be suprised if he has much say in identifying targets. He'll be here as knowledgeable person to consult on fees, agents and the general inner workings of a transfer deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, DJ_NUFC said: He’s in the strychnine family of poisons. There is no safe amount of Pardew. This is amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6905516/nicky-hammond-celtic-transfer-record/amp/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Here’s here to make sure we don’t get fleeced in the market. More or less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Appreciate it's temporary but Hammond just seems like one of the worst possible choices. His record is godawful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I don't know anything about this guy, but it sounds like he had experience which is a plus. If he's come in just to be the paper pusher temporarily for the January while they await the appointment of a proper CEO and DoF, and doesn't have any input into who we sign, then it's not a bad thing. At least the owners have the self awareness to know they can't do it on there own while theyre during the hiring stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, 54 said: I don't know anything about this guy, but it sounds like he had experience which is a plus. If he's come in just to be the paper pusher temporarily for the January while they await the appointment of a proper CEO and DoF, and doesn't have any input into who we sign, then it's not a bad thing. At least the owners have the self awareness to know they can't do it on there own while theyre during the hiring stage. This exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Where's this idea that he's here just to do the deals and won't have a say in transfers btw? Just guesswork? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Just now, ManDoon said: Graham Carr would have been a perfect choice imo. I know he’s got a lot of hate but imagine him under owners who actually spend money Good shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, kisearch said: Where's this idea that he's here just to do the deals and won't have a say in transfers btw? Just guesswork? Yes as is everything with the owners at the minute tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Given he’s going to be a consultant I would expect much. he will likely be a point of reference regarding fees and likely give us access to his connections within the game (think agents and intermediaries). His remit may also extend to advising the management team how to structure the club on the executive technical side too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I’m livid we haven’t won the league yet tbh. They’ve had months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 sounds like it all went to shit once he wasn't a consultant so i think the key here is to keep him on as only a consultant and we'll be laughing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, MarkyMark said: This isn’t a Man City / PSG style takeover - it’s been whipped up by the press and Staveley, despite the fact that she seemingly can’t shite without ringing up a reporter, isn’t in a hurry to correct them It is EXACTLY like those !!! I understand that our new owners intend to operate less frantically at first, at least partially because of the much stronger FFP rules that are now in place. But in every other way - principally in the 'aims and objectives' of our new owners - it is exactly the same as Chelsea, Man City and PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, HTT II said: I’m hoping Howe has given the owners a list of players he wants/likes and this guy is responsible for negotiating and bringing those players in. That's what is likely the truth of it, but got to expect some amount of wrist slitting on here, it's just par for the course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 51 minutes ago, kisearch said: Where's this idea that he's here just to do the deals and won't have a say in transfers btw? Just guesswork? Of course, but it's hardly an unreasonable assumption. Why would they want to implement the wider vision of someone they only intend to have around for a few weeks/months? He'll probably have suggestions you'd imagine, mind you, given the nature of his work. But due to the temporary nature of his stint and the bare bones management structure, you'd expect his role to be fairly operational. Get a stopgap in to enable the Head Coach to focus as much of his energy as possible on coaching, and for the directors to press on with other strategic corporate priorities. Could be wrong of course, and they've recruited him for his scouting abilities in addition to just being someone to get shit done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, kisearch said: Where's this idea that he's here just to do the deals and won't have a say in transfers btw? Just guesswork? The more reliable journos are reporting we're working on targets, which means targets have already been identified. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, manorpark said: It is EXACTLY like those !!! I understand that our new owners intend to operate less frantically at first, at least partially because of the much stronger FFP rules that are now in place. But in every other way - principally in the 'aims and objectives' of our new owners - it is exactly the same as Chelsea, Man City and PSG. We have no idea if there their aims and objectives tbh, only time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, ManDoon said: We will never escape some sort of pardew connection he’s worse than the ‘Vid I'm sure he's spread a few infections around himself in his time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: We have no idea if there their aims and objectives tbh, only time will tell. I think they have been quite clearly explained by the new owners. Apart from the fact that it is also quite obvious, even if they hadn't already explained them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Just now, manorpark said: I think they have been quite clearly explained by the new owners. Apart from the fact that it is also quite obvious, even if they hadn't already explained them. They are just words until they start spending. We can’t know that until they do. All we’ve really heard is a ballpark figure of £50million on transfers per transfer window. And that’s not really a huge outlay these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, LV said: They are just words until they start spending. We can’t know that until they do. All we’ve really heard is a ballpark figure of £50million on transfers per transfer window. And that’s not really a huge outlay these days. ALL objectives are words, that is how they are set and explained. Achieving objectives (not what is being talked about here for obvious reasons) takes time. As with any new business, 'ballpark expenditure' is a somewhat flexible thing, rarely ever remotely adhered to, and in this case those figures were only given to satisfy some very particular ears! Edited December 17, 2021 by manorpark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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