- Jun 27, 2012
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He started last week. His first interviews (i think he's in the Argus tomorrow) ... this is how he defines his role
""I have always seen this role as being the conduit between the board and the football department.
"Football clubs are vast now. You have the academy system, with a number of full-time members of staff and a long-term philosophy of young players for the club. You've got the player development role for players that are in that transition between youth and senior football, and are out on loan for example.
"Then you have player recruitment, which is a worldwide thing now. Someone has to do the sifting and make the recommendations. It is difficult for managers to watch players in depth."
he also talks about why he chose Brighton and how Hughton feels about him. ("he wanted me in the role")
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47294885
""I have always seen this role as being the conduit between the board and the football department.
"Football clubs are vast now. You have the academy system, with a number of full-time members of staff and a long-term philosophy of young players for the club. You've got the player development role for players that are in that transition between youth and senior football, and are out on loan for example.
"Then you have player recruitment, which is a worldwide thing now. Someone has to do the sifting and make the recommendations. It is difficult for managers to watch players in depth."
he also talks about why he chose Brighton and how Hughton feels about him. ("he wanted me in the role")
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47294885