A ‘Head Coach’

The Head Coach advert could be that 1878 want to try and protect Ben Davis, Steve Croudson, Shaun and the back room staff from getting fired if a new manager wants his “own team” it would also keep the cost of the whole change process down I suspect.

Like Ginny said it’s just words as long as the Head Coach picks the team then I’m not sure there’s too much difference.

Be interesting to see if that bloke who worked for FIFA & in The Middle East is involved in the process or indeed becomes part of the day to day set up.

If we were to go down that route I’d like an experienced ex pro in the DOF role with a young up and coming manager as ‘head coach’

Quoted from ginnywings

Careful with the positivity there LH.

OK, it was put a bit bluntly but at a rough guess probably 80-90% of managerial exits are via p45.

If it’s not going the way it was hoped it would with a DOF/HC system who takes the hit? Who is the real boss? Who bears the brunt of the supporters’ gripes? Ultimately both have a share of blame therefore both go.

One thing I would speculate on now is that they probably know who their DOF target is. The question is are they going to employ a duo known to each other or matchmake them?

Quoted from HertsGTFC

The Head Coach advert could be that 1878 want to try and protect Ben Davis, Steve Croudson, Shaun and the back room staff from getting fired if a new manager wants his “own team” it would also keep the cost of the whole change process down I suspect.

Like Ginny said it’s just words as long as the Head Coach picks the team then I’m not sure there’s too much difference.

Be interesting to see if that bloke who worked for FIFA & in The Middle East is involved in the process or indeed becomes part of the day to day set up.

I dont think , from summat jason said yesterday  that its necessarily the end of the departures
I'm not sure that anyone s job in the coaching set up is safe ( crousden excepted)
If we are going down a director football then Gareth Jennings is probably as qualified as anyone in world football to give advice.
On the 'semantics' point I think everybody has said that - was it precise or loose language being used?
the fact that the only gossip/ baseless rumour heard so far is that Ardley has been approached to become DoF makes the choice of language more intriguing

It might suggest they have not been happy with the coaching side of the manager's role,  and prefer someone whose sole responsibility is to get the team coached and playing to their potential.

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

It might suggest they have not been happy with the coaching side of the manager's role,  and prefer someone whose sole responsibility is to get the team coached and playing to their potential.

Indeed.the director of football would report to Debbie, n would be responsible for the whole footballing side ( including youth n recruitment) and leaving Debbie in charge of all things off the pitch ( as well as being in overall charge of the club). Clear divisions of responsibility, clear lines of reporting. Makes sense from a business point of view  but would no doubt be a risky reorganisation

Quoted from forza ivano

I dont think , from summat jason said yesterday  that its necessarily the end of the departures
I'm not sure that anyone s job in the coaching set up is safe ( crousden excepted)
If we are going down a director football then Gareth Jennings is probably as qualified as anyone in world football to give advice.
On the 'semantics' point I think everybody has said that - was it precise or loose language being used?
the fact that the only gossip/ baseless rumour heard so far is that Ardley has been approached to become DoF makes the choice of language more intriguing

I don’t see anything wrong with what you say there Forza, though if this happened 12 months ago I’d have said we go for Ardley in whatever capacity but York aren’t flying are they.

It will be an intriguing week or two I suspect, not sure what will happen but I’m not expecting anyone off the merry go round.

Isn’t Ardley good mates with Hurst? Bit odd to go, ‘thanks Hursty, now we’re going after your mate in the league below for DOF role. We didn’t think you’d be interested in that kind if thing’.

Why is Croudson exempt he’s the goal keeping coach and we have the worst goalie in living memory.

If. We bring a manager in he will want his assistant in as well we can not sack the other coaches so he can bring 3/  4  or 5 in with him On the other hand if we bring a head coach in that could be it as we already have people in place.

I believe we have got some decent players that Hurst did not bring the best out of them.

Let's hope the new man can and with 2 or 3 additions we could have a good end of the season and be in a good place to challenge at the right end of the table next season.