KaKa Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Could it be the Director of Football position we have courted Sven for? I wouldn't be at all surprised...I think Freddy is happy having his 'adopted Geordie' Glenn Roeder as manager and rather than get rid of him, irregardless of how the team performs, I could see Freddy trying out a DoF to gove Roeder some assistance and support. I recall Roeder saying that he thought the Director of Football position was an important and valuable one as management has become a very big job in football today. Also, with our scouting network and what appears to be Glenn's lack of contacts in worldwide football, I wouldn't be surprised if a DoF is something we are looking at. Could this have been the role we wnated Houllier to take up? Could this be what the club might want Sven for? Lastly, do you think Freddy is even having a pop at convincing Sir Bobby Robson to take up this task? I think hiring someone legitimate and with a decent profile in the DoF position would be worthwhile and would be better than carrying on as we are at the moment. What do you think? And if you are in favour of this who would you like to see in the DoF position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 NE5 is seething. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 NE5 is seething. Beat me to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 would be like the blind leading the blind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Very interesting in theory, in fact I think he'd be a very good candidate - just two questions though 1) Do you think FFS would be prepared to pay what would be extraordinary wages for a DoF? I don't, personally 2) Would Roeder be happy to work with a superior manager at the club? I think Roeder is a very fragile character, as witnessed by the way he reacted after the AZ debacle. I think he'd be intimidated and would probably totally lose the plot... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Sven as DoF with Tord alongside as chief scout, Nancy picking the team, and Fat Fred in the dugout scoffing pies. It's a dream ticket I tell you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 It would be a way of getting around a straight sacking, but it would be difficult to do without publically undermining Roeder. It's one of those things that sounds a good idea (the embarassment and inevitable disappointment of finding yet another manager) but it probably wouldn't work because the question "Whose in charge?" would never go away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 IIRC, a DoF is what clubs with "plans" go for, and therefore not needed at NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 IIRC, a DoF is what clubs with "plans" go for, and therefore not needed at NUFC. Ah, yes. Think you have just managed to undermine the entire premise of this thread there. Nice one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 If Eriksson was DoF I'm sure he'd want a better manager than Roeder in the dugout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 IIRC, a DoF is what clubs with "plans" go for, and therefore not needed at NUFC. Ah, yes. Think you have just managed to undermine the entire premise of this thread there. Nice one. http://www.legendarytv.com/the_a-team/images/George_Peppard_hannibal_2.jpg Not welcome here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I don't see SGE as a DoF, not in a month of Sundays! Someone will probably revive this post when SGE is unveiled by FFS as Newcastle's Sporting Director, a new position within the Club, interviews with Jim White etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I don't see SGE as a DoF, not in a month of Sundays! Someone will probably revive this post when SGE is unveiled by FFS as Newcastle's Sporting Director, a new position within the Club, interviews with Jim White etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Doesn't appointing a DoF invariably lead to tension between him and manager, and manager leaving? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Doesn't appointing a DoF invariably lead to tension between him and manager, and manager leaving? We can but dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I thought Terry Mac was DOF? He's certainly qualified Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Doesn't appointing a DoF invariably lead to tension between him and manager, and manager leaving? We can but dream. Indeed, fingers crossed and all that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I thought Terry Mac was DOF? He's certainly qualified In the sense that Jimmy Tarbuck is also qualified to be our DOF (although Jimmy doesn't drive Freddy's golf kart, which might count against him) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Doesn't appointing a DoF invariably lead to tension between him and manager, and manager leaving? Yep. Appointed DoF, within a few months manager is sacked, and Sven takes over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I wouldn't trust Roeder with the sole responsibility of coaching/picking the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 SGE would never be DOF especially demanding 3-4m I think SBR is perfect for this job He is pretty old and this job will suits him perfectly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I thought Terry Mac was DOF? He's certainly qualified I forgot that Terry Mac was still here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Slugworth Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 How about we move for a dream team of Sir Bobby as DoF and Special K as manager? Imagine that!! Would be fucking class! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 dont think keagan would ever come back while douglas hall is a director. in reality though it seems that mrs keagan has put her foot down and made him retire from football......till the grand bairns go to school. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 get mourinho or van gaal in and get roeder back working with the kids. Did a canny job wiht them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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