Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
Whyte kicking on? I get your point about Murphy and Reid though.

When was the last time we signed an exciting youngster? When was the last time we signed a youngster that might need a season with the under 23s but is one for the future? We don't. It's all about the here and now, regardless of the manager. There's no forward planning. The blame for that lies with the board's transfer committee.
yes they rely far too much on the manager, who is only ever going to go for the here and now, as there's a good chance that they won't be there to reap the benefits of the ones for the future.
a director of football - and a forward thinking one is what we need for longer term success