The problem with many young and developing players in Scotland is that we lose them to other priorities in their lives. Some positive and more guaranteed career paths, others less so and more dubious.
I'm really excited at the guys we're bringing in here, they clearly wouldn't be coming if they didn't think its an opportunity for them as well.
Don’t underestimate the influence of guys like CR7 on youngsters these days.This seems to have completely changed, certainly from when I was young, some of my mates who could have made it pissed it all away, however the difference in the youngsters nowadays is unbelievable, I have a few nephews who are signed up with different clubs and their dedication to training, games, the Gym and eating the right stuff amazes me. I would never have had the discipline at 14/15.
Very fair points there - only reasonable counters to these are:I'd say the thinking behind a local coach is twofold:
1/ knowledge of spfl players and teams, how they'll play against us and what refs will allow them to get away with
2/ avoid the dressing room issues we had latterly under Advocaat where foreigners and Brits had different levels of interaction with the coaching staff
I think JD could get this gig if he wants it. He could also be the conduit between coaching staff and dressing room that is traditionally part of a UK assistant manager's role. Whilst it's usually a confidante of the manager in that role I'd say that's less of a requirement here as the bridge (assuming there is one) will "just" be a coach and not the boss' right hand man.
Yes, a sliding doors moment.The sacking of Dean Smith looks to have come at just the right time.
Excited by the prospects under Gio.
Koeman has both played with and managed Feyenoord, Ajax and PSV. Truly incredible.Don't know if he's worked with him before, but would be surprised with Gio being Feyenoord and Vos Ajax. In saying that, that didn't stop Cruyff or more recently Berghuis.
It's probably more likely through Gio's agent, who Wilson has a good working relationship with due to his time working with Koeman.
I’m not sure if it was directly after this but Tav went round a few players and whispered something to them.Would love to hear an interview from Dave Vos.
Watched him on the touch line this afternoon. Very calm and controlled. GvB was speaking to Tavernier mid first half and Vos was giving out instructions to Aribo.
Would love to hear an interview from Dave Vos.
Watched him on the touch line this afternoon. Very calm and controlled. GvB was speaking to Tavernier mid first half and Vos was giving out instructions to Aribo.
20 years as a manager, 3 league titles with Holland's 2 biggest clubs. An absolute fucking chancer of a manager. And a total prick, by all accounts. Can't stand him.Koeman has both played with and managed Feyenoord, Ajax and PSV. Truly incredible.
Yes, explains the number of moves.20 years as a manager, 3 league titles with Holland's 2 biggest clubs. An absolute fucking chancer of a manager. And a total prick, by all accounts.
Hopefully they have been recaptured quicklyThis is a brilliant appointment, to think some wanted Barry as Gio's No.2
The youth team coach and assistant manager to Gio/Maybe first team coach? putting on the sessions at training etc.