Kid Icarus Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 8 hours ago, Jagten said: Phil Giles has a PhD in applied maths (from Newcastle). He spent 8 years at Matthew Benham's SmartOdds in quant research (eventually running it), developing some of the formative models in football analytics, before impressing enough to be appointed as Brentford's co-DoF. I think he's better equipped for a data-led approach than anyone, and he's way more interesting than Ashworth. Just looking now on his LinkedIn and he did the MMathStat, which is an undergraduate degree that turns into a postgraduate degree after a couple of years. He got a 1st, which is seriously good going and (at least these days) not that common because it's very difficult to do that well at UG level then keep it up into PG level. He then went straight into a Stats PhD. Obviously the work he's done after finishing his PhD speaks for itself, but academically he looks really impressive too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 7 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: I would think she's effectively the ownership representative - acting like a chair - rather than running the day-to-day football or commercial operations I hope so, anyway I read in the Athletic that they are asset managers with a contract to manage the club on behalf of PIF. Not sure if it was this article I read but it does say, "The Saudi fund, just like those in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Norway, employs professional asset managers to make shrewd investments and manage assets. MBS will not be scouting which centre-back Newcastle should target in the January transfer window. "Rather, Staveley and Ghodoussi have the contract to manage Newcastle. But they are “asset managers”, acting on behalf of the consortium that is 80 per cent comprised of the PIF and, by extension, the Saudi state." It does feel like they are much more hands-on than a normal Chair representing the ownership but to repeat I'm not criticising them at all even though I could see how it might muddy the waters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boey_Jarton Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 PIF is a sovereign wealth fund. They operate in a similar way to how a large pension scheme would operate in Europe. They are an asset owner not an asset manager. They couldn't possibly try to actively manage day to day operations of every asset they own and nor would they want to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, lovejoy said: Stick the high performance episode on with him, it's a good listen. Find Jake and his pal very tough on the ears but this was a good listen I'm ALL IN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Refuse to listen to Jake on all grounds. Done it once for the Howe interview and never again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 8 hours ago, MagMal said: Just get the lads who invented championship / football manager, job done! Everton fans through and through, the unfortunate bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 10 hours ago, MagMal said: Just get the lads who invented championship / football manager, job done! Kevin Toms for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Well, let the fun begin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-dan-ashworth-setback-2914017 It's starting No names linked but Newcastle to "review their sporting director model" Edited February 19 by Jack27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Are there any currently or recently successful teams/clubs that don't currently have a DoF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Jack27 said: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-dan-ashworth-setback-2914017 It's starting No names linked but Newcastle to "review their sporting director model" Eddie's job title to change to Manager over the Summer, Eddie's Brexit mags ride again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Jack27 said: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-dan-ashworth-setback-2914017 It's starting No names linked but Newcastle to "review their sporting director model" But Eales says in his remarks about Ashworth’s departure that the hunt for a replacement begins immediately? https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/dan-ashworth-commences-gardening-leave/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Jack27 said: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-dan-ashworth-setback-2914017 It's starting No names linked but Newcastle to "review their sporting director model" A few names linked here: https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/five-candidates-to-replace-dan-ashworth-at-newcastle-united-including-surprise-left-field-choice-4524691 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Wonder if Christoph Freund is settled at bayern. Done great at Salzburg Inc Haaland. Wheels are falling off so might be some fall guys taking the flak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Toon No9 said: A few names linked here: https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/five-candidates-to-replace-dan-ashworth-at-newcastle-united-including-surprise-left-field-choice-4524691 Written by Charlie Bennett? Immediately closes Edited February 19 by Jack27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Phil Giles being discussed https://x.com/deeebeee1988/status/1759674490550706468?s=46&t=El8GynjsImMyo-gea2gO0A Edited February 19 by NSG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 What authority does this lad on Twitter have like? Good record of getting things right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) How long does Giles to be gardening and flowers and all the plant stuff? Edited February 19 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 19 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: What authority does this lad on Twitter have like? Good record of getting things right? This would be my question also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Pretty sure that lad on twitter talks complete shit tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Apparently Michael Edwards is interested in our job! Unfortunately... Michael Edwards, also known as Eddie the Eagle, was a British ski jumper who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 13 hours ago, Toon No9 said: A few names linked here: https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/five-candidates-to-replace-dan-ashworth-at-newcastle-united-including-surprise-left-field-choice-4524691 Said it before but would be depressed by Richard Hughes. Bournemouth United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 1 minute ago, Danh1 said: Said it before but would be depressed by Richard Hughes. Bournemouth United. Bournemouth seem very well ran at the minute, made a brave but probably correct long term choice with the head coach, and their recruitment in the summer was bold (going for youth, etc). Why would he be a bad pick? Edited February 20 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 17 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Bournemouth seem very well ran at the minute, made a brave but probably correct long term choice with the head coach, and their recruitment in the summer was bold (going for youth, etc). Why would he be a bad pick? Because we need best in class, with experience of European competition. I think it’s a question of ambition at this stage and Hughes would be classed as a step down on what we had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 6 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Because we need best in class, with experience of European competition. I think it’s a question of ambition at this stage and Hughes would be classed as a step down on what we had. Tend to agree. Wouldn't throw my toys out of the pram, but I want us to hire the best in class, and what are the chances that person once again works at Bournemouth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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