Director of football

[Greencore]

Mods, feel free to merge.(just can't find the thread)

Anyone heard anything about potential DOF?

[bingo70]

There is another thread about it but it keeps dropping off the front page as there’s not much to say really.

FWIW I think it’ll be Steve Kean.

[Greencore]

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There is another thread about it but it keeps dropping off the front page as there’s not much to say really.

FWIW I think it’ll be Steve Kean.

I've actually heard good things about SK when it comes to the youth team. I wouldn't see it as a bad thing if he was appointed, however I hope we go for someone with a bit more experience with Scottish football.

[cameronw-hfc]

Think it got put on hold over Rons death. Don't think anything has changed ie, still bringing one in, just a setback behind the scenes of sorts.

[JammyDoidger]

Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

[Clarence]

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Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

Not many though. KT will be holding out for a role picking up the cones at Murray Park or whatever they call it these days.

[Donegal Hibby]

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Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

He's happy being a pundit for the club he supports on Hun TV .

[cameronw-hfc]

Still don't think it'll be Keane. If it was, why the wait? It'll be someone else.

[Torto7]

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Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

Thomshun will end up teaching them the words to the sash. He's puke inducing when I hear him on Hun Tv. I get that it's worth money to him but there's a level of crawling one shouldn't resort to. Craig Patterson managed to never reduce himself to their level.

[Since452]

Don't think it'll be a prominent ex player or manager. Nick Hammond would have been my shout but think he's doing other things now.

[Tyler Durden]

This is taking far too long, regardless of the challenges faced in the last month.

We’re at the point where the delay is going to really cost us in the summer window

[worcesterhibby]

Personally I think the insistence on so one with lots of experience of the Scottish league is a mistake, I really can’t see who is a standout candidate, but would love to be corrected. What we desperately need is somone who has ideas beyond the Scottish football “Largs mafia” gravytrain.

[bingo70]

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Personally I think the insistence on so one with lots of experience of the Scottish league is a mistake, I really can’t see who is a standout candidate, but would love to be corrected. What we desperately need is somone who has ideas beyond the Scottish football “Largs mafia” gravytrain.

I agree with the general point however for me, John Park is the stand out candidate. I think he ticks every box BK listed when he have his initial interview about the role.

If he’s not available then I think you’re right. In the recent interview BK did with the podcasts he said there would be flexibility in the criteria though and if someone had good experience then they would be considered.

[Donegal Hibby]

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Don't think it'll be a prominent ex player or manager. Nick Hammond would have been my shout but think he's doing other things now.

Was he not the guy at Celtic that didn't do well?

[Lago]

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Personally I think the insistence on so one with lots of experience of the Scottish league is a mistake, I really can’t see who is a standout candidate, but would love to be corrected. What we desperately need is somone who has ideas beyond the Scottish football “Largs mafia” gravytrain.

Totally, completely agree, this obsession with "someone who knows Scottish football" to me is not relevant, get someone who understands football period.

[O'Rourke3]

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Personally I think the insistence on so one with lots of experience of the Scottish league is a mistake, I really can’t see who is a standout candidate, but would love to be corrected. What we desperately need is somone who has ideas beyond the Scottish football “Largs mafia” gravytrain.

On the other hand we've a thread about a loanee from England underestimating the standard and the way the game is played up here. You dont have to be part of the SFA coaching setup to know the type of player you need in the context of our league. So some experience is a requirement. If not you get a team of Velas and Jameses

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[Waxy]

We need people around who will get the best out of everyone at the club. Sport psychology must help.

[bingo70]

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On the other hand we've a thread about a loanee from England underestimating the standard and the way the game is played up here. You dont have to be part of the SFA coaching setup to know the type of player you need in the context of our league. So some experience is a requirement. If not you get a team of Velas and Jameses

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I want to disagree with you as I think it seems crazy to limit ourselves to someone with experience of Scottish Football when there’s a whole world of footballing expertise out there. There would be some brilliant fresh ideas and people with contacts others might not have if we expand our search a bit.

In saying that though, you’re right, there is a tendency to underestimate what is required for Scottish football, especially from people down south.

I suppose we need someone with a good understanding of Scottish football, that doesn’t necessarily mean experience in it though.

I still think it’ll be Steve Kean and we are waiting on the right time to announce it. I’m still not discounting the possibility the club could be sold and that’s what the hold up is.

[Jones28]

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Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

Born-again hun Thomson?

Great player, but no thanks.

[Hibbyradge]

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Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

I'd be interested to hear a few of the "worse shouts" you've heard and from whom.

[Jones28]

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I'd be interested to hear a few of the "worse shouts" you've heard and from whom.

I heard someone say the other day Rishi Sunak deserves to be given a chance.







Actually I think thats still a better shout than bringing Thomson back.

[O'Rourke3]

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I want to disagree with you as I think it seems crazy to limit ourselves to someone with experience of Scottish Football when there’s a whole world of footballing expertise out there. There would be some brilliant fresh ideas and people with contacts others might not have if we expand our search a bit.

In saying that though, you’re right, there is a tendency to underestimate what is required for Scottish football, especially from people down south.

I suppose we need someone with a good understanding of Scottish football, that doesn’t necessarily mean experience in it though.

I still think it’ll be Steve Kean and we are waiting on the right time to announce it. I’m still not discounting the possibility the club could be sold and that’s what the hold up is.

I never said only Scottish football....

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I never said only Scottish football....

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Sorry if I’ve picked you up wrong then but what do you mean? I thought your concern was if we don’t get someone with experience of Scottish football we could get someone that underestimates our game and signs the likes of Josh Vela and Tom James.

Not looking for an argument, genuinely curious as it’s an interesting point I think. Scottish football is probably quite unique in some ways but in other ways, it’s still just football.

[King Cosell]

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Steve Kean DOF, bring in Kevin Thomson to work with the youth? Heard worse shouts tbf.

I haven't heard worse shouts, Kevin Thomson is the worst shout I've ever heard.

[Hibstrooper]

Wonder if this will still happen or go on back burner now things seem to be going a bit better on the pitch. Season Ticket sales might dictate, if they are low then we will need as much money invested on the pitch as possible.

[O'Rourke3]

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Sorry if I’ve picked you up wrong then but what do you mean? I thought your concern was if we don’t get someone with experience of Scottish football we could get someone that underestimates our game and signs the likes of Josh Vela and Tom James.

Not looking for an argument, genuinely curious as it’s an interesting point I think. Scottish football is probably quite unique in some ways but in other ways, it’s still just football.

Simply whoever it is needs to have some understanding of/ or experience in Scotland. About to contradict myself but Postecoglou knew how he wanted his team to play and had the financial clout to bring players he knew. . We don't have the money to bring in those top players, nor the time to get them competitive. Even the stickies got it wrong with Pedro Caixinha...

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[JimBHibees]

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Simply whoever it is needs to have some understanding of/ or experience in Scotland. About to contradict myself but Postecoglou knew how he wanted his team to play and had the financial clout to bring players he knew. . We don't have the money to bring in those top players, nor the time to get them competitive. Even the stickies got it wrong with Pedro Caixinha...

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To me core is someone that is capable knows the game and can communicate and engage with and be on the same page with key people at the club particularly the coach. While some experience or knowledge of the game here may be desirable should imo be a secondary element to the choice. Personally would think Kean would be a decent shout.

[Unseen work]

Anyone heard any update?

Transfer rumours seem to be starting and we’re getting close to the end of the season, need one in very very soon.

If they can’t find someone within 3/4 months then that’s a worry.

[JeMeSouviens]

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I heard someone say the other day Rishi Sunak deserves to be given a chance.







Actually I think thats still a better shout than bringing Thomson back.

What does he know about Scottish football?

[bingo70]

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Anyone heard any update?

Transfer rumours seem to be starting and we’re getting close to the end of the season, need one in very very soon.

If they can’t find someone within 3/4 months then that’s a worry.

BK said hopefully by the end of April I’m sure I read.