villan-scott Posted August 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: What credentials do you require to be a Technical or Football Director? The 'role' seems to have existed for 15 years or more in this country and I still couldn't give nor have heard a clear definition on what they actually do. I always envisage a TD to have a high level overview of the running of the club, and the ability to oversee all elements from recruitment, staff and players, and an ethos from kids through to the first team. Steve Round is well respected coach, but i can't see how the jump from assistant manager to TD is a natural one. I am more than happy to be wrong, and will support any appointment until given reason not to. It does seem a strange one on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 To be honest, unless you're a Sun journalist, I really don't get what's so difficult to understand. There are generally 30-50 coaches and tens of teams at large clubs all the way from juniors through to the first team, and someone needs to oversee this, the coaching, the sports science, the scouting network etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Great addition to the club IMHO and another great footballing person at the club more importantly. Who gives a toss what his role is called... rather have a decent coach than some tosser we have no idea on what he can do... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Pat Murphy reporting it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 1 hour ago, villan-scott said: Completely underwhelming. Jobs for the lads from Wyness potentially. What possible credentials does a former assistant manager have to become a Technical Director? I'd say just as many as the 'experts' on this and other forums :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Pat murphy's tweets for those that want them... Edited August 14, 2016 by It's Your Round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Wasn't it Steve Round that was suggested for Remi Garde's assistant manager? Or was that someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 19 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Wasn't it Steve Round that was suggested for Remi Garde's assistant manager? Or was that someone else. I think that's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 18 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Wasn't it Steve Round that was suggested for Remi Garde's assistant manager? Or was that someone else. Yes, they tried to force Round on Garde as Assistant Manager at the time I think but Remi thought Eric Black would be better. Remember Remi Garde? Goodness me that was a real low point. And just think - if that had happened I don't think we'd have been considering Round now. It is a little concerning that Paddy Riley tried to bring him in before, and now, he could be coming in again whilst Riley is still at the club as 'jobs for the boys' stuff worries me Riley will still play a part in the club when after last year he should be anywhere near us. I think the Everton connection between Wyness and Round is more likely to be more important though. Without knowing the role, or much more about Round I've no idea what I think of him coming in. I wasn't aware of the work he'd been doing at Man City and surely that has to be a positive? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 14, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 14, 2016 Really quite disappointed at the choice on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I would be disappointed but I've got no idea whether he's suitable for the role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Well he seems to have plenty of football experience at good clubs so good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Wasn't Les reed a terrible short-term manager for charlton? Or have I got the wrong bloke? I don't know his background but he's been at Southampton and clearly done a good job so if I am right then perhaps history isn't overly important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Is Paddy Riley still with us? If so, what work is he actually doing?! Steve Round, has potential to be good appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I remember Everton signing some good players from abroad for decent prices during he and Moyes' time at Everton. Doubt he had any input on those deals though. Edited August 14, 2016 by abdomlahor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 22 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Is Paddy Riley still with us? If so, what work is he actually doing?! Steve Round, has potential to be good appointment. Yes (Was scouting at a Wolves game last we heard) and YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Oversee Villa's football pylosophy. Worked as assistant to Sam Allerdyce , Steve Mclaren and David Moyes. Hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 cant be worse than reilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 15, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2016 18 hours ago, StanBalaban said: What does a Technical Director do? Directs. Technically. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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