Originally Posted by
Keyser Soze
Assuming that finances are fairly tight, and Bulut can be paid off. I would say split the approach into short term, and longer term actions:
SHORT TERM
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Four key appointments to be made, to bring ourselves in line with top clubs in the country in terms of structure. Get the right people in, then the details flow from that expertise
1. Appoint a Director of Football with
a/ A working knowledge of modern analytics and proven process on shortlisting and selecting coaches, who can work with a Head of Recruitment and Head of Analytics
b/ Strong contacts book and good working relationships in the field of up and coming managers in the UK / Europe
c/ Strong contacts book and good working relationships with UK and European agents, with a track record of good value, impactful, and profitable recruitment
Immediate priorities of Director of Football:
Ask Bulut if he believes he can implement a better brand of football, and re-assess if he has done this in the past.
a/ If the conclusion is yes, ask him to produce a plan and scrutinise it as to how he will attack it, and asses if it is feasible
b/ If it is not possible or feasible, replace ASAP (now, as we are safe) with a coach who can improve the style of football, but more importantly, one with a track record who can do it within the given budget and existing resources. That is key.
2. Appoint a Head of Recruitment
This person looks at recruitment processes details and works with the Director of Football, Director of Academy and Head of Analytics on recruitment priorities. Directs the scouts based on conclusions
3. Appoint a Head of Analytics
Has a working knowledge of latest analytics software, how to exploit it and with staff will support the above senior roles and coaches in in analysing existing players and targets
4. Appoint a new Director of Academy
This person will be tasked with delivering a consistent player profile and playing style and systems that matches the club vision of the Director of Football and First team Head Coach.
*. Liverpool, West Brom,Barcelona, Arsenal, Brighton, Swansea, Brentford are examples where players are recruited or developed through academies with consistent profiles. You will know if the club are doing this well when player sales from academy is more profitable or transitioned to first team in greater volume and success
MEDIUM AND LONG TERM
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1. Director of Academy objectives:
Implement from the top down, starting with U21s:
- Recruitment of coaches with track records of playing styles consistent with vision, and track record
- Hard targets of amount of players to come through age grades of certain profiles
- Annual hard targets from U21 to seniors to focus the minds of academy youth coaches
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