AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 3, 2024 Share Posted July 3, 2024 48 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Clearly off to join Ashworth at the Mancs, unfortunately they’re assembling a very good team off the pitch and making us look like a right bunch of plodders in comparison. Feels like club has stagnated slightly in recent months, would like to see some positive moves off the pitch this summer and some clear direction of travel. In what way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 3, 2024 Share Posted July 3, 2024 53 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Clearly off to join Ashworth at the Mancs, unfortunately they’re assembling a very good team off the pitch and making us look like a right bunch of plodders in comparison. Feels like club has stagnated slightly in recent months, would like to see some positive moves off the pitch this summer and some clear direction of travel. I mean they look like they tapped up atleast three of the backroom staff. Dodgy dealings by the rat. I do agree on having some of these in place before new season kicks off mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 8 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Clearly off to join Ashworth at the Mancs, unfortunately they’re assembling a very good team off the pitch and making us look like a right bunch of plodders in comparison. Feels like club has stagnated slightly in recent months, would like to see some positive moves off the pitch this summer and some clear direction of travel. Anything to back this up other than your own hunch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 fantastic news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Fair play, don’t know his work that well and what he’s known for but I know there were a lot of people giving him respect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Proper out of nowhere! Shows how close we are able to keep things now. Not heard his name mentioned since way before the Freedman events. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Delighted with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondedcrown Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Just now, sushimonster85 said: Proper out of nowhere! Shows how close we are able to keep things now. Not heard his name mentioned since way before the Freedman events. But, but, eveyone here knows exactle what is going on here they've all told us ad nauseum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 (edited) Thrilled with that, didn’t he used to work at Chelsea? Hint hint. Turns out he didn’t. Edited July 4, 2024 by r0cafella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Charlton Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 In the knows not a clue again.Fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 I remember reading he was really keen on the job, which is always a great sign. He's the one that was at Monaco right? That French market is so good, so that experience would be huge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Very good appointment that mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Paul Mitchell said: "It's with immense pride that I accept the responsibility of being Newcastle United's new sporting director. "I've seen the recent growth and ambition of the club. This, plus the amazing fan base, made the decision to join an easy one. "I can’t wait to get started and help continue the organisation's growth and long-term competitiveness in all areas of elite football performance." It's a small/daft thing - and someone else more than likely wrote the quote for him to sign off - but I always love it when sports people (or people in general actually) use words like responsibility rather than opportunity in things like this. I remember when Harrington won his second Open on the bounce he spoke about "taking responsibility to win," always stuck with me. Makes this guy come across as a serious bloke who is going to take us where we want to go, rather than "try" to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Just now, KaKa said: I remember reading he was really keen on the job, which is always a great sign. He's the one that was at Monaco right? That French market is so good, so that experience would be huge. He was yes. He did always seem like a good fit on paper, let’s hope he stays longer than dirty Dan did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Great news. A quick google search indicates our players are going to have wonderful hair, which can only help with global brand development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 He was head of recruitment for Spurs a few years ago but he’s coming straight from Monaco where he’s been their sporting director for the last 5 years almost. Highly respected. Let’s see how he gets on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Can't say I'd heard of him, but that CV looks class. Look forward to finding hidden gems, that we'd be able to keep in the long term (in the hope that the Minteh deal was an aberration and necessity at this stage of our growth). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Delighted with this tbh, has a fantastic track record and reputation. Only slight concern is he doesn’t seem to stay in jobs long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 We picked Ashworth over this guy. Really hoping we made the right decision, especially now he's gone to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Delighted to have this sorted at the start of the window. Wasn't my favourite name but has a great reputation. Welcome lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 how did none of the "ITK" accounts not know anything about this one....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Great appointment and explains why there hasn't been any immediate movement on big signings. Probably having a short review first. Looks way less ratty than Ashworth. Also.... ITKs in the mud again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 Love these out of nowhere announcements, he's highly rated from what i've read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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