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Post by blueridge on Feb 24, 2024 21:02:13 GMT
I feel this could be a good appointment - it must say something about the club that he wants a permanent position beyond the ending of his playing career.
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Post by gasmonkey on Feb 24, 2024 21:03:54 GMT
On my football manager save, I had a coach slot up for grabs. I offered it to the players and up steps George Friend. He already has gold credentials and is doing a good job so far.😂
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Post by martincollins on Feb 24, 2024 22:13:52 GMT
Another example of the board getting there moneys worth .
A HZOR needed, they get a player to do it . Save some money, keeps george busy . Win win for club . Unless he’s no good at it!
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Post by fanboy on Feb 24, 2024 23:23:05 GMT
Definitely check out his profile before jumping to conclusions on this one.. makes much more sense.
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 24, 2024 23:51:58 GMT
At least he cant get injured doing this....or can he? You couldn't make it up, a player who seems to disappear with the slightest injury now gets rewarded with a senior role at the club. Just when you thought we couldn't employ somebody worse than TW to head up recruitment, we've managed to do it! And you know that how? We’ve been on about appointing a HoR and now we have. He’s experienced at a good level and has played across the top leagues so let’s hope he can bring some kind of organisational skill to create a team of scouts that can tick another box about improving the football part of the club. Just as I see no reason not to give younger players a chance even though they lack experience, filling the post of HoR with a younger player who’s just retired is similarly ok, especially given GF’s experience in the game. UTG! ps. Apologies to Henbury and Cheshire…..you beat me to it with similar comments earlier than me. Not for the first time I’m way behind in catching up on stuff! ☹️ And Cheshire you put it so much better than me. |
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 25, 2024 0:03:13 GMT
Another example of the board getting there moneys worth . A HZOR needed, they get a player to do it . Save some money, keeps george busy . Win win for club . Unless he’s no good at it! But there again I guess every HoR has to start somewhere otherwise in 5/6 years time nobody would have had the experience to be an experienced HoR. Not a dig at you but if you have to start somewhere why not BRFC? Good luck George, if indeed it is true.👍 UTG! |
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Post by thegasareback on Feb 25, 2024 0:14:16 GMT
We need a head of recruitment and who better than someone local, relevant, finger on the pulse and hungry to make it work.
It’s a yes from me
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 25, 2024 8:36:11 GMT
Another example of the board getting there moneys worth . A HZOR needed, they get a player to do it . Save some money, keeps george busy . Win win for club . Unless he’s no good at it! But there again I guess every HoR has to start somewhere otherwise in 5/6 years time nobody would have had the experience to be an experienced HoR. Not a dig at you but if you have to start somewhere why not BRFC? Good luck George, if indeed it is true.👍 UTG! Why's HoR different from any other job, why not appoint somebody who's done a few years of scouting or management etc, or working part time alongside a full time HoR. This is possibly now the most important role at any club, as there's little the manager can do if he hasn't got the right players to manage. After Derby headhunted their previous HoR Oxford appointed from within their analysis dept: www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/march/ed-waldron-head-of-recruitment/#:~:text=Oxford%20United%20are%20delighted%20to,club's%20new%20Head%20of%20Recruitment. Barnsley's have just appointed this person in a similar role: www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/february/mladen-sormaz-appointed/So far I can't find one L1 club who just appointed a player with no experience as HoR. |
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 25, 2024 8:45:01 GMT
That’s a fair enough view to hold Topper but again those people will have to started somewhere.
And of course my reply to you was more about the bit I highlighted about you saying what you did about the comparison with TW, a tad disrespectful to both I think.
UTG!
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Post by gashead1981 on Feb 25, 2024 8:53:44 GMT
Most HORs start in analysis and work their way forward.
Players work with and study data analysis everyday also (clue is the black crop top they wear under the shirts)so looking at and studying data is now part of every pro life.
It's a similar pathway of understanding and George also has a degree in media, owns 2 companies, as well as coaching a UEFA A licence. The bloke isn't daft.
As long as he doesn't sign players with the same sort of appearance record as him over the last 3 years we'll be ok!
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Post by Quarters on Feb 25, 2024 9:14:58 GMT
See some are saying see who he signs.
We have not seen the job spec so we don't know if he actually signs players or identifies players that meet the managers requirements. I suspect the latter.
I assume any identified player has to fit the managers requirements and the clubs budget and that the player wants to join.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Feb 25, 2024 9:17:48 GMT
Who knows. Perhaps Conteh was identified by Friend?
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Post by pucklegas on Feb 25, 2024 9:20:43 GMT
But there again I guess every HoR has to start somewhere otherwise in 5/6 years time nobody would have had the experience to be an experienced HoR. Not a dig at you but if you have to start somewhere why not BRFC? Good luck George, if indeed it is true.👍 UTG! Why's HoR different from any other job, why not appoint somebody who's done a few years of scouting or management etc, or working part time alongside a full time HoR. This is possibly now the most important role at any club, as there's little the manager can do if he hasn't got the right players to manage. After Derby headhunted their previous HoR Oxford appointed from within their analysis dept: www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/march/ed-waldron-head-of-recruitment/#:~:text=Oxford%20United%20are%20delighted%20to,club's%20new%20Head%20of%20Recruitment. Barnsley's have just appointed this person in a similar role: www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/february/mladen-sormaz-appointed/So far I can't find one L1 club who just appointed a player with no experience as HoR. Topper, the point you re missing is its about hunger and desire to succeed, if you look at George, an intelligent man with lots of previous clubs and relevant contacts, having played in the Prem. It's not going to be all about him, it's a results business so let s give the guy a chance, and debate this in July when HMS P/## the L will be either sailing or we ll be chasing James Constable, playing golf with Norwood , or checking the time of Clive Platts train! |
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Post by pucklegas on Feb 25, 2024 9:21:48 GMT
Who knows. Perhaps Conteh was identified by Friend? Both at Middlesbrough together. |
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Post by warwickgas on Feb 25, 2024 9:45:24 GMT
Who knows. Perhaps Conteh was identified by Friend? Both at Middlesbrough together. Dont think so. George was at Birmingham when Kamil was at Middlesborough |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Feb 25, 2024 10:06:50 GMT
That’s was actually quite witty. A first 👏! Not a first. Gaschat is just like the media where they overfocus on the negatives as they are more interesting 😉 |
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Post by madgas on Feb 25, 2024 10:27:01 GMT
Happy to have George involved. Hope this becomes bigger than a 1 man operation.
I think an advantage of it being someone fresh out of football they should be relatively wired to present motivations of footballers.
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Post by timsburygas on Feb 25, 2024 10:36:16 GMT
George Friend Linkedin;
My career in elite professional football, encompassing over 500 1st team games and spanning two decades, has provided me with many rewarding experiences and highlights, including three promotion-winning campaigns and a large number of personal accolades. It has also given me the opportunity to play under and learn from a host of successful and high-profile managers who have all helped shape my own football philosophies.
As I move into my mid-30s and the closing chapter of my playing career, I am now seeking to embark on new and exciting challenges within the football industry. I have a keen interest in many different aspects of the game, particularly recruitment and the management of player loans, and I have added to my bank of qualifications by recently attaining my UEFA A Licence in coaching as well as a Certificate in Football Marketing & Management.
The knowledge and expertise I have accumulated during my career, not only within football but also as owner and director of two successful business ventures, has equipped me with a strong and transferrable skillset. A media degree has enhanced my communication skills, I have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities as a club captain and my business interests have enabled me to become proficient in administrative tasks and financial planning.
My passion for football still burns as brightly as it did when I was a 17-year-old making my debut for Exeter City in 2005. I am proud of my record of having played at every level of English football – from the Conference to the Premier League – and I believe my enthusiasm, energy and strong work ethic helps generate a positive response from others.
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Post by returngas on Feb 25, 2024 10:52:45 GMT
Most HORs start in analysis and work their way forward. Players work with and study data analysis everyday also (clue is the black crop top they wear under the shirts)so looking at and studying data is now part of every pro life. It's a similar pathway of understanding and George also has a degree in media, owns 2 companies, as well as coaching a UEFA A licence. The bloke isn't daft. As long as he doesn't sign players with the same sort of appearance record as him over the last 3 years we'll be ok! My only concern is his other business interests and being pulled in several directions. Tisdale also had other business interests. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. As long as the club are satisfied he will give his time to his work with us then I'm OK with it. |
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Post by BrightonGas on Feb 25, 2024 11:47:24 GMT
But there again I guess every HoR has to start somewhere otherwise in 5/6 years time nobody would have had the experience to be an experienced HoR. Not a dig at you but if you have to start somewhere why not BRFC? Good luck George, if indeed it is true.👍 UTG! Why's HoR different from any other job, why not appoint somebody who's done a few years of scouting or management etc, or working part time alongside a full time HoR. This is possibly now the most important role at any club, as there's little the manager can do if he hasn't got the right players to manage. After Derby headhunted their previous HoR Oxford appointed from within their analysis dept: www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/march/ed-waldron-head-of-recruitment/#:~:text=Oxford%20United%20are%20delighted%20to,club's%20new%20Head%20of%20Recruitment. Barnsley's have just appointed this person in a similar role: www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/february/mladen-sormaz-appointed/So far I can't find one L1 club who just appointed a player with no experience as HoR. The only thing our last HoR had on his CV was that he was mates with Joey! |
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