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it's a tough one, like I said I'm satisfied with this transfer window but I do think there was an element of chance and not so much of a plan. We eventually got a striker but we had to do a lot of back and forth before we got one. I would just rather a DOF sorting all this stuff out with Mourinho.
I think he's more to do with negotiating and finances isn't he?
We have one.
Hitchen was promoted from head scout to Technical Performance Director with the recent restructuring. He fulfills the traditional role of a DOF. With Birch ahead of him as the Director of Football Operations (overseeing the day to day football business).
Our football department is structured as Hitchen and Caplehorn as the heads of recruitment and administration respectively. With Birch as the man they report to/answer to who has the greater responsibility for our "football department". Levy then chairs a board consisting of those three.
Happy with that if that is the cases
Club painted a pretty clear picture IMO in the announcement.
Club update - Football management board restructuring | Tottenham Hotspur
The Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Birch as Director of Football Operations. Trevor has extensive industry experience and has held several prominent roles within football, including having previously been Chairman of Swansea City FC and CEO of Chelsea, Sheffield United...
www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Caplehorn: In charge of administration, contracts, contact with FA, UEFA etc.
Hitchen: In charge of player recruitment and scouting.
Birch: In charge of developing our football department.
Never knew we were after Sid Vicious?
Honestly, with COVID and everything going on right now I think that was the plan. To me our plan was...
1. Get in replacements at our MOST critical needs (RB and CDM), we did that early on with Doherty and Hojbejeg
2. Let the market "come to us" in a sense. With COVID, we knew there would be opportunities and so we were patient and let deals fall into our lap.
It may not make sense in most windows but with the unique circumstances I think it makes a lot of sense.
It's only a short piece, but sums up why some of us really would love to have seen him brought in as our DOF:
www.coachesvoice.com
The Three Cs - The Coaches' Voice
Ralf Rangnick on the philosophy he used to build success at RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg, and why he and Jürgen Klopp get on so well
www.coachesvoice.com
Jose seems to be doing fine tbh.
Felt the need for a DOF under Poch but Jose is covering that position just fine.
Felt the need for a DOF under Poch but Jose is covering that position just fine.
Trevor Birch appointed Tottenham's director of football operations
Birch: "I am leaving Swansea with an extremely heavy heart. I arrived at the club at a very difficult time, but I hope I have provided professionalism, stability and a solid foundation internally"
Ha, oh yea. Completely forgot about that. Silly me.Trevor Birch appointed Tottenham's director of football operations
Birch: "I am leaving Swansea with an extremely heavy heart. I arrived at the club at a very difficult time, but I hope I have provided professionalism, stability and a solid foundation internally"www.skysports.com
Birch is leaving to become Executive Director of the EFL.
So a short stint in charge but Hitchen and Rebecca who's surname I constantly forget remain in their positions as Technical and Administrative director respectively.
It will be interesting to see who we replace him with. And good luck to Trevor on sorting out the EFL.
So a short stint in charge but Hitchen and Rebecca who's surname I constantly forget remain in their positions as Technical and Administrative director respectively.
It will be interesting to see who we replace him with. And good luck to Trevor on sorting out the EFL.
So far Jose's transfers/loans.
Bergwijn 7/10
Gedson 3/10 wont be bought
Reggie 10/10
Doherty 3/10 might get better
Bale 3/10 might get better
Hojbjerg 10/10
Vinicious 7/10
Hart 1/10 wont get much better
Its been a mixed bag really. But I'd rather Jose has more control instead of introducing another entity in the mix.
Bergwijn 7/10
Gedson 3/10 wont be bought
Reggie 10/10
Doherty 3/10 might get better
Bale 3/10 might get better
Hojbjerg 10/10
Vinicious 7/10
Hart 1/10 wont get much better
Its been a mixed bag really. But I'd rather Jose has more control instead of introducing another entity in the mix.
I'm not too worried since we have Steven and Rebecca still. It will be interesting to see who replaces Trevor.
Club announcement | Tottenham Hotspur
Trevor Birch, the Club’s Director of Football Operations, is leaving to take up the position of Chief Executive of the English Football League.
www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Matthew Collecott, Finance and Operations Director, will oversee football operations through to the end of the season.
Jose nabbed a load of staff from Lille.
Could we not get Luis Campos?
Could we not get Luis Campos?