TheStagMan Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 19 hours ago, KHV said: Ian Holloway I just threw up in my mouth a little bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Steve Round reported (not sure which paper, only seen a screen shot of the text, but looks like it might be something like the sun) as being about to be appointed 'Football Director'. Presumably that's the same job as 'Technical Director', he was also apparently at the game yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, useless said: Steve Round reported (not sure which paper, only seen a screen shot of the text, but looks like it might be something like the sun) as being about to be appointed 'Football Director'. Presumably that's the same job as 'Technical Director', he was also apparently at the game yesterday. I don't think that there is any truth in this. He probably was at the game because we play Derby on sat, and he coaches there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, useless said: Steve Round reported (not sure which paper, only seen a screen shot of the text, but looks like it might be something like the sun) as being about to be appointed 'Football Director'. Presumably that's the same job as 'Technical Director', he was also apparently at the game yesterday. If that's true then it's a bizarre appointment. He's only ever been a coach or assistant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I though it would be strange and didn't realise he coaches at Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Quote Steve Round is set to become Aston Villa’s new technical director, the Birmingham Mail understands. After a thorough and extensive search the Villa board have decided that the ex-Everton and Manchester United assistant boss is the ideal candidate to drive the club forward. On Saturday he sat in the directors’ box as the claret and blues recorded their first win in six months with a 3-0 victory over Rotherham. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive-aston-villa-set-unveil-11747181 Bit of a weird one that Edited August 14, 2016 by Farlz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2016 Completely underwhelming. Jobs for the lads from Wyness potentially. What possible credentials does a former assistant manager have to become a Technical Director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2016 Very strange this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 What does a Technical Director do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 1 minute 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? Whilst I understand your point, isn't Les Reed (from Charlton catastrophe fame) in a similar job at Southampton? He's not done badly there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I find this underwhelming too, however i'm going to assume the board know what credentials make him suitable for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He seems highly rated as a coach but i guess we don't know what responsibilities he will have as TD. I would assume RDM is in charge of transfer policy, judging by the amount of activity going on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: What does a Technical Director do? I think it's a lot to do with recruitment judging by the Brum Mail article from Gregg Evans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: What does a Technical Director do? Oversees all coaching and player development from kids through to the first team. Ensures there is a unified structure all the way through (eg. There is no point the u9s playing 4231 counter attack if the first team is playing 442 tiki taka). Makes sure relevant coaches are hired to implement this. I imagine all the sports science stuff falls under his remit too. Basically all the stuff the manager shouldn't have to do so he can focus on the first team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, mwj said: Oversees all coaching and player development from kids through to the first team. Ensures there is a unified structure all the way through (eg. There is no point the u9s playing 4231 counter attack if the first team is playing 442 tiki taka). Makes sure relevant coaches are hired to implement this. I imagine all the sports science stuff falls under his remit too. Basically all the stuff the manager shouldn't have to do so he can focus on the first team. Sounds like you would need someone with years of coaching experience for that kind of role, rather than the commercial and corporate experience that someone like Cortese has (I imagine the type of name many of us were expecting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Don't get why people are saying its underwhelming, as I'd have no idea who'd be a good signing. Let's just trust the club to have done their homework and get someone in they want. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) 22 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Sounds like you would need someone with years of coaching experience for that kind of role, rather than the commercial and corporate experience that someone like Cortese has (I imagine the type of name many of us were expecting). Yeah, I believe the role is all about organisation and reviewing player training performance and managing coaching staff. A job for the elusive 'football man'. Edited August 14, 2016 by a m ole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) 16 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Don't get why people are saying its underwhelming, as I'd have no idea who'd be a good signing. Let's just trust the club to have done their homework and get someone in they want. Agree, who is a good signing as a TD. A more well known name? what credentials do you need? I would say working at Everton and Man Utd brings a pretty good background and sound level of knowledge. If RDM is ok with it then surely thats fine. According to reports he will be responsible for recruitment with RDM having the final say. Fine. He cant be worse than Paddy Reilly, can he? Edited August 14, 2016 by imavillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV 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? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 12 minutes ago, imavillan said: Agree, who is a good signing as a TD. A more well known name? what credentials do you need? I would say working at Everton and Man Utd brings a pretty good background and sound level of knowledge. If RDM is ok with it then surely thats fine. According to reports he will be responsible for recruitment with RDM having the final say. Fine. He cant be worse than Paddy Reilly, can he? Without being pedantic it's not and shouldn't be classed as a signing either. Its a a boardroom appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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