TheBrownBottle Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 46 minutes ago, LFEE said: Highlights why they’ve got most if not all things right though. What bad calls have they ultimately made? Think Man Utd fans would wish their processes were as thorough as ours since their new owner came in and revised things for example. It’s not the case that KSA’s govt operates like this because they’re expert at planning etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 'Process driven' is not a negative term, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 Farewell you bald freak, thanks for nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 2 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: 'Process driven' is not a negative term, right? In my line of work it’s a clever rephrasing of death by a 1000 bureaucracy cuts. Paralysis by process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 1 hour ago, Andy said: If true, they're needs to be more trust put into the people making the decisions at club-level. I assume this is why we've seen things slow down since Amanda and Merdahd left, as co-owners they were probably able to make decisions without going through that chain. I think they probably leave decisions on buying players to the football staff tbh. I doubt they are kicking it up to Crown Prince whoever to put his royal seal on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 1 minute ago, Nucasol said: In my line of work it’s a clever rephrasing of death by a 1000 bureaucracy cuts. Paralysis by process. In dictatorships it’s often the result of corruption Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: Still think it’s a shame he hasn’t stayed on reading that, sounds like he’s supportive but challenging, which every boss should be, clearly rattled some close to Howe, but so what they’re all meant to be professionals, take it on the chin instead of leaking shit to the press. Shame he didn’t wait and see who the new CEO was going to be, feels a little bit like he’s used Eales departure as an excuse and history says he doesn’t remain in one place very long. Whole situation very disappointing for me. Mitchell might have been the wrong choice, but it's pretty clear we need someone to do what he was brought in to do. Source PL proven players before they are proven basically. If we are trying to fight Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea for players that's a losing battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 I wish I could come in do fuck all, and get paid mental money like this daft cunt did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 32 minutes ago, Nucasol said: In my line of work it’s a clever rephrasing of death by a 1000 bureaucracy cuts. Paralysis by process. Paralysis as a service Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 (edited) I've just seen Brentford's DOF speaking on SSN and convinced myself he is the right man for the job here, more so that he is a Toon fan: https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/teams/profile/phil-giles Edited June 30, 2025 by Fenham Mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 Anyone else attending his leaving drinks shortly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 1 minute ago, Sibierski said: Anyone else attending his leaving drinks shortly? I gather Lloyd Kelly is flying in for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 1 minute ago, Sibierski said: Anyone else attending his leaving drinks shortly? Pints for PSR, finally! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 30, 2025 Share Posted June 30, 2025 12 minutes ago, Sibierski said: Anyone else attending his leaving drinks shortly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 Is Mitchell even that good ? as far as i can tell he's never been at a club that has actually won anything, apart from us and he had fuck all to do with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 Fuck knows, no sporting directors that are at clubs for under two years are any good. They can only be judged by how the club has performed over a period under their tenure of a minimum of three years. There are also tons of variables that make it hard for fans to analyse how influential they’ve been Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 He's undoubtedly one of the best Sporting Directors in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 25 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: He's undoubtedly one of the best Sporting Directors in the world. Sadly, absolutely PROVEN not to be the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 18 minutes ago, manorpark said: Sadly, absolutely PROVEN not to be the case. Not here, no - that we know of - but over the entirety of his career it's safe to say he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 https://www.transfermarkt.com/paul-mitchell/profil/trainer/21212 According to this he's only been Sporting Director twice in his career. At Monaco and us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 8 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: Not here, no - that we know of - but over the entirety of his career it's safe to say he is. Where and when ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 Getting that big fee for Kelly and bringing in Bunce probably his only worthwhile contributions here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 What's he actually done like ? Can't see anything of note anywhere ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 (edited) 31 minutes ago, The Butcher said: https://www.transfermarkt.com/paul-mitchell/profil/trainer/21212 According to this he's only been Sporting Director twice in his career. At Monaco and us. Ok so admittedly im not well versed on job titles and their actual remit, but hes been at Southampton where they became a hot bed of talent under Pochettino, then he moved to Spurs where they made significant inroads into establishing themselves in the top 4, with the signings of the likes of Son, Alli, Alderwied as examples, then moved onto RB which let's be honest isnt a role you get when you dont know what youre doing - his role there included the growth of that clubs multiple club model and saw the growth of Salzburg. He then moved onto Moncao and absolutely turned that clubs fortunes around and also turned them into a hotbed of talent. His pedigree can't be questioned, no matter how his time turned out here but his failings here seem to centre around not having a manager that is fully aligned with his philosophy- I dont think thats a failing on either person part, just a fundamental difference that doesn't really need exploring. It was what it was. Edited July 5, 2025 by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted July 5, 2025 Share Posted July 5, 2025 15 minutes ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: What's he actually done like ? Can't see anything of note anywhere ? Look up what he did at Monaco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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