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Post by gashead1981 on Feb 25, 2024 12:26:42 GMT
The only thing our last HoR had on his CV was that he was mates with Joey! And sold Puma football boots to a few people. |
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Post by BrightonGas on Feb 25, 2024 13:00:59 GMT
Probably gave, rather than sold. Including to JB.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2024 13:52:36 GMT
Brilliant news and I liked what the owner said, in time it will become more and more clear we were hoodwinked by the previous mob.
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Post by bidefordgas on Feb 25, 2024 15:03:29 GMT
An excellent appointment as far as I am concerned.
A vastly experienced player in all leagues who has played under many managers and I have no doubt will have many contacts in the game.
A shrewd appointment by our owners I would say and someone who is just about to retire, at the right age and keen to be involved in the side of the game that this role entails.
Good luck to him I say and I have no reason to see why he won’t do a good job.
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Post by peterhooper57 on Feb 25, 2024 15:29:13 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! imo a fantastic appointment, the start of building a in-house boot room mentality; not sure what you mean by "gets rewarded" ?, the correlation to support the appointment, goes along the lines, George is retiring at the end of the season and naturally looking for his next job. George has had a long career in and around the championship and below, tick. George interreacts well and is a good communicator, tick, George knows the existing squad of players, will be aware of what type of player Taylor is looking to bring to the club, George will already have a good set of contacts in the game, tick, by association Taylor obviously gets on with George, tick. BRFC are looking to appoint a new Head of Recruitment asap, George as no legacy baggage, and George fits the job specification, tick. Appoint George with immediate effect from tomorrow, already sorted by the new owner (who's opinion really matters), tick. "home run". |
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Post by kampucheagas on Feb 25, 2024 17:57:15 GMT
The proof as always will be in the pudding
He needs to be given the tools and support that will encourage a long term plan, which should include extra emphasis on the academy
Fair play to the owners, it was a piece of the jigsaw which needed work, good luck George, go find us the gems that we can all get behind next season.
UTG
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Post by Smithy Gas on Feb 25, 2024 20:46:24 GMT
My only question (and we all know the answer don’t we…) would be did we conduct a full and thorough interview process for the position? It’s a role which should outlast managers and form a bedrock of the footballing operation as well as a DOF/Sporting Director etc. if we are going down that route yet it looks like we’ve just given it to someone in the building.
If George Friend interviewed and was the best person then fair play. However it just shows to me that nothing has really changed in how we go about appointing our most important staff.
One to ask at the Q&A?
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Post by strads1983 on Feb 25, 2024 21:48:49 GMT
Makes a lot of sense this appointment. Much prefer a well respected seasoned professional over some analyst who has never played the game. I’m sure Friend will be fed data but will also get trusted opinions and his own judgement of what makes a top pro as he’s been there and done it. Sort of encouraged by this move.
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Post by bidefordgas on Feb 26, 2024 8:31:40 GMT
My only question (and we all know the answer don’t we…) would be did we conduct a full and thorough interview process for the position? It’s a role which should outlast managers and form a bedrock of the footballing operation as well as a DOF/Sporting Director etc. if we are going down that route yet it looks like we’ve just given it to someone in the building. If George Friend interviewed and was the best person then fair play. However it just shows to me that nothing has really changed in how we go about appointing our most important staff. One to ask at the Q&A? Well the owner confirmed he had been interviewed, so anyone’s guess if anyone else was. Can’t remember anyone asking the same question when Tommy rolled up! |
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Post by rusho'gas on Feb 26, 2024 8:53:31 GMT
Confucius say's: Man who owns cricket bat, man who bought cricket bat using his own hard cash, man can do what he wants with cricket bat, man does not need to explain why, where and from whom he bought cricket bat....
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Post by SleepyGas on Feb 26, 2024 9:05:52 GMT
Absolutely agree, a superb profile. He clearly sees this as the next step and I hope he can make a real impact. If he does of course I suspect his ambition and drive will see him move onwards and upwards quite quickly but let's see. Very positive. Yeah, and if he signs any players from previous clubs, it will be classed as Friends Reunited. It’s good to have Friends in high places |
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Post by phillistine on Feb 26, 2024 12:14:54 GMT
My only question (and we all know the answer don’t we…) would be did we conduct a full and thorough interview process for the position? It’s a role which should outlast managers and form a bedrock of the footballing operation as well as a DOF/Sporting Director etc. if we are going down that route yet it looks like we’ve just given it to someone in the building. If George Friend interviewed and was the best person then fair play. However it just shows to me that nothing has really changed in how we go about appointing our most important staff. One to ask at the Q&A? As a former business owner i would say that every so often you come across someone who you know would be great in a particular job. You could argue that you dont know what alternatives might be out there but its always a risk with someone who is not known to you as there are people who interview really well but dont deliver . With larger companies , they have protocols which include interviiewing for every position but quite often its just an exercise in wasting everyone's trime |
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Post by chewbacca on Feb 26, 2024 12:22:07 GMT
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Post by percy on Feb 26, 2024 12:25:47 GMT
My only question (and we all know the answer don’t we…) would be did we conduct a full and thorough interview process for the position? It’s a role which should outlast managers and form a bedrock of the footballing operation as well as a DOF/Sporting Director etc. if we are going down that route yet it looks like we’ve just given it to someone in the building. If George Friend interviewed and was the best person then fair play. However it just shows to me that nothing has really changed in how we go about appointing our most important staff. One to ask at the Q&A? As a former business owner i would say that every so often you come across someone who you know would be great in a particular job. You could argue that you dont know what alternatives might be out there but its always a risk with someone who is not known to you as there are people who interview really well but dont deliver . With larger companies , they have protocols which include interviiewing for every position but quite often its just an exercise in wasting everyone's trime was gonna post the same thing |
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Post by percy on Feb 26, 2024 12:26:24 GMT
again this is typical of most adverts I see. Doesnt tell you anything |
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Post by Smithy Gas on Feb 26, 2024 13:24:53 GMT
As a former business owner i would say that every so often you come across someone who you know would be great in a particular job. You could argue that you dont know what alternatives might be out there but its always a risk with someone who is not known to you as there are people who interview really well but dont deliver . With larger companies , they have protocols which include interviiewing for every position but quite often its just an exercise in wasting everyone's trime was gonna post the same thing I agree to an extent - I also run a business and my wife hires for larger companies. My main argument wasn't against GF per se but the general thrust of our recruitment policy - backroom staff and player - as its just been jobs for the boys for far too long. Someone mentioned Tommy and it's the perfect example as he joined because of DC and a connection. Martin Starnes knew Wael. Tom Gorringe possibly was an external hire? George Friend turned up at the club as he played a testimonial game, Chris Martin lived local etc. With George Friend it just stinks of a bloke in the building at the end of his career who's got an interest in staying in football after he hangs up his boots and because he played with the current manager its a good set up. What I want to hear is that we've been to see Brighton, Brentford, Bournemouth and Luton to see how they operate and what sort of staff we would need to do something similar and that George Friend is the first part of that process etc. I wont hold my breath but I am prepared to be shocked by the board and hope George is as impressive as his LinkedIn sounds. |
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Post by pucklegas on Feb 26, 2024 14:01:19 GMT
was gonna post the same thing I agree to an extent - I also run a business and my wife hires for larger companies. My main argument wasn't against GF per se but the general thrust of our recruitment policy - backroom staff and player - as its just been jobs for the boys for far too long. Someone mentioned Tommy and it's the perfect example as he joined because of DC and a connection. Martin Starnes knew Wael. Tom Gorringe possibly was an external hire? George Friend turned up at the club as he played a testimonial game, Chris Martin lived local etc. With George Friend it just stinks of a bloke in the building at the end of his career who's got an interest in staying in football after he hangs up his boots and because he played with the current manager its a good set up. What I want to hear is that we've been to see Brighton, Brentford, Bournemouth and Luton to see how they operate and what sort of staff we would need to do something similar and that George Friend is the first part of that process etc. I wont hold my breath but I am prepared to be shocked by the board and hope George is as impressive as his LinkedIn sounds. Chris Martin's goals saved the season, and with the right service would out score JCH in my humble opinion. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2024 17:10:11 GMT
I thought we were supposed to be getting an official announcement of the appointment today?
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Post by gasify on Feb 26, 2024 18:32:57 GMT
I thought we were supposed to be getting an official announcement of the appointment today? You heard the Radio Bristol interview. He announced in on Saturday. That bit was quite funny TBH. |
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Post by pucklegas on Feb 26, 2024 18:59:51 GMT
I thought we were supposed to be getting an official announcement of the appointment today? You heard the Radio Bristol interview. He announced in on Saturday. That bit was quite funny TBH. Reminded me of Dads Army, don t tell them your name Pike! RIP Ian Lavender |
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