Do the board need help?

[Drfc1996]

This isn't a dig or negative post regarding the board.

But do they need help running the club by some football related peopled?

None of them know much about football or are too interested, do we need a director or football or something like that to help?

[Jersey Rover]

Not unless they come for free.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

What a silly post. They're mid way through a process to replace a failing manager what more can they do?

[bobbymax]

What we need above anything else at the moment is a remotely competent set of officials. Well in the game until the red card, which was utterly ridiculous. Do any of these referees ever actually play football before they are given a whistle - unbelievable again to add to those 'goals' that never were!

[Drfc1996]

What a silly post. They're mid way through a process to replace a failing manager what more can they do?

This isn't any sort of reaction from today, this is the last 2 years in general, surely you can't argue the board have been successful at running the club?

[silent majority]

What a silly post. They're mid way through a process to replace a failing manager what more can they do?

This isn't any sort of reaction from today, this is the last 2 years in general, surely you can't argue the board have been successful at running the club?

I'd be interested to know how this club has been successful with our current owners during the last 8 years but now need some 'football' experience? The club employ and contract out work to experienced football people, agents etc, when necessary so do you believe that's changed?

[craigdrfc]

I think the OP is bang on the money TBH. I have asked myself the same question a few time already. I think a DoF would be a good idea for us, to provide an advice link between the footballing aspect and the business aspect of the club. It's also probably worth noting that as a general rule I think DoF's are a bad idea, but in our current state I think it could work.

[The Red Baron]

Director of Football? Not for me. I'd rather hire the right manager and let him manage, rather than having someone to second-guess him.

If the board has been guilty of anything, it is sticking with Dickov for too long.

[Bristol Red Rover]

I also don't like the idea of DOF, and have no idea where the club's football nouse is coming from at the moment. DOF could be a good link from the board to the management. Is it just Gavin who is in this position at the mo, or are our board getting some other advice? I'm guessing they may well be, but there's no way we would be told.

[wilts rover]

Is the OP asking for a board who will interfere with the football side of the business? Madness.

[Bristol Red Rover]

Is the OP asking for a board who will interfere with the football side of the business? Madness.

I think we're talking about someone to have a grounded say in who the next manager is.

[The Red Baron]

It is quite possible that the board is talking to someone about who to appoint. That would be totally appropriate so long as that person doesn't have an axe to grind.

The trouble with DoFs is that they often DO have an axe to grind.

[wilts rover]

It was a football man who picked the last one wasn't it?

[River Don]

What is the relationship with JR like now?

His input would certainly be useful.

[wilts rover]

I refer the honourable gentleman to the post I made earlier.

[silent majority]

What is the relationship with JR like now?

His input would certainly be useful.

Hmm. Why would it?

[River Don]

SM

JR has picked one or two good uns in his time with the club. He's a supporter of the club, wouldn't his opinion be useful?

[mrfrostsdad]

The animosity of some people on here towards John Ryan knows no bounds.
There's one thing I think you could guarantee: if John Ryan had the same wealth as the current owners, we wouldn't be in the position we are now

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

SM

JR has picked one or two good uns in his time with the club. He's a supporter of the club, wouldn't his opinion be useful?

He also picked the last one.....

Quite clearly it's a huge decision the next manager but there mistake is how long the change has taken.

I don't think Jones has done enough in 3 games so far to get the job, but is that too short to judge him?

I just think we need a fresh outlook at it.  Equally Jones may be a good manager but I wasn't impressed with his substitutes today.

[mrfrostsdad]

Why was N'Guessan not playing after his MOTM performance last week?
One can only surmise he was injured and just on the bench to make up the numbers.

[PDX_Rover]

The animosity of some people on here towards John Ryan knows no bounds.
There's one thing I think you could guarantee: if John Ryan had the same wealth as the current owners, we wouldn't be in the position we are now

Barrow boy. End of.

[Al4475]

Sorry MFD

The animosity of some people on here towards John Ryan knows no bounds.

I don't see where there's animosity!

[Bristol Red Rover]

Sorry MFD

The animosity of some people on here towards John Ryan knows no bounds.

I don't see where there's animosity!

Don't go spoiling a drama, let another low brow bitch slapping commence...

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Why was N'Guessan not playing after his MOTM performance last week?
One can only surmise he was injured and just on the bench to make up the numbers.

This I didn't get either.

[Copps is Magic]

I initially held promise for Williams but tbh today he just ran around like blue arsed fly. Aimless at times it was.

[Al4475]

Not being used to his strengths maybe CIM! The only striker we seem to know how to play to is tyson - hit it long and let his pace chase it down and create openings! Hardly inspiring! Lol!

[PDX_Rover]

Well I expect that today rules Jones out of the running. A new broom needed to be objective about things. Personally, I think we have a decent squad. Need a RB obv but it's not a lost cause yet.

[Yorkiered]

The lad from Palace was our stand out player today. He was head and shoulders above everyone else.
Oh and I think we have found Curtis Main's best position today!

[silent majority]

SM

JR has picked one or two good uns in his time with the club. He's a supporter of the club, wouldn't his opinion be useful?

I'm a supporter of the club, so are you. JR did pick one or two good uns but also picked a few duds. How does that make him useful?

[Copps is Magic]

There's a Brian Clough documentary out there on youtube somewhere that I was watching recently. He said it was funny when he went for interviews as a manager because the people interviewing him (i.e. boards) knew nothing about football. He also said that management is a two man job. I tend to agree with him on both points. I don't know if a director of football is the correct role but it helps to have someone with a voice in the board who knows a little bit about the game. I think if we had - we may have gone head hunting a manager instead of open applications which is the 2nd best option IMO. I also think it was crazy for Dickov to go into this season without a recognised No.2.