shandypants Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) I really hope the fact that Mark Smith was sat in the Directors' box is An indication that he is getting involved with our academy again. Also, it would be good if we could get Peter Eustace involved in our scouting setup again. Edited August 5, 2012 by shandypants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Yeah - it's REALLY important we always look BACKWARDS and also that we ALWAYS look for former Sheffield Wednesday players to get involved at the club That's a formula for real success innit :wacko: Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swedish Owl Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Has there been any news about who has been in talks for the position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Baggins Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I sense you are been slightly sarcastic Neil!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmanjack Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I really hope the fact that Mark Smith was sat in the Directors' box is An indication that he is getting involved with our academy again. Also, it would be good if we could get Peter Eustace involved in our scouting setup again. Why on earth would you want the man who brought Darren Wood to Hillsborough, anywhere near our scouting network? Mark Smith has a brilliant reputation in youth circles, but Eustace must be a friend or a family member for you to suggest him coming back to SWFC. Besides Dave Jones has been successful enough over the years with his own scouting network, who presumably he'll continue to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I sense you are been slightly sarcastic Neil!? No I think it's absolutely ESSENTIAL that the only criteria for any vacancies at the club is that you had a link in the past to our club Forget calibre, quality, skill etc - it's all about being 'one of us' innit Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Baggins Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We should bring back Petter Rudi as a scout. Doing really well at Molde by all accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmanjack Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 No I think it's absolutely ESSENTIAL that the only criteria for any vacancies at the club is that you had a link in the past to our club Forget calibre, quality, skill etc - it's all about being 'one of us' innit To be fair, it has been successful in the past. One only has to think back to how well we performed when one of our legends, Danny Wilson, took over as manager, and who can forget the success we had under the other local lad, an d Wednesday hero, Chris Turner. One can't comment on what would have happened, had Megson not been removed from his post, but I suspect we'd still be playing third division football next season. You're right Neil, people we know, and who know the club are always the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 To be fair, it has been successful in the past. One only has to think back to how well we performed when one of our legends, Danny Wilson, took over as manager, and who can forget the success we had under the other local lad, an d Wednesday hero, Chris Turner. One can't comment on what would have happened, had Megson not been removed from his post, but I suspect we'd still be playing third division football next season. You're right Neil, people we know, and who know the club are always the best option. OMG - I think Wolfmanjack has finally 'got' Owlstalk ! Today is a GREAT day ! Welcome mate - you've been a long time coming... Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I hope we appoint the best people available, whatever their previous backgrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I hope we appoint the best people available, whatever their previous backgrounds. But only from a pool of ex-SWFC employees Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We need to move away from the "old" Wednesday as much as possible, forward thinking people and lots of new blood what's needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmanjack Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 OMG - I think Wolfmanjack has finally 'got' Owlstalk ! Today is a GREAT day ! Welcome mate - you've been a long time coming... The wife says that all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 The wife says that all the time. WTF ?!? Have you been on the beer early this morning mister ? That's TWO funny posts in one morning ! (love ya dude) x Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 But only from a pool of ex-SWFC employees Thought that went without saying. Ola Tidman for our next goalkeeping coach please. And Guy Branston as defensive coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Yeah - it's REALLY important we always look BACKWARDS and also that we ALWAYS look for former Sheffield Wednesday players to get involved at the club That's a formula for real success innit :wacko: Thanks for that mate. It's great that you made me look a tvvat without establishing why I made the statement. For those who are interested the fact that they are ex-players is irrelevant. Mark Smith is known as an excellent youth coach and I believe he had a real effect at SUFC Academy and appeared to do well when he was here before. WolfManJack - I may be wrong but I believe that Eustace was the person that unearthed Brunt, Whelan et al. I am not related to Eustace nor is he a family friend. Edited August 5, 2012 by shandypants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 No I think it's absolutely ESSENTIAL that the only criteria for any vacancies at the club is that you had a link in the past to our club Forget calibre, quality, skill etc - it's all about being 'one of us' innit Well in that case, where do I sign? . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rica Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I went to a reserve game once and it was being led by Mark Smith. He spent the game shouting and swearing at the players offering no tactical advice just stuff like 'get in there'. From this I would rather he doesn't come back - the polar opposite of what we need. Now we have cash we will be able to hire a much better coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rica Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 On Eustace I was under the impression that most of the younger signings made then were down to Turner and his youth team coaching knowledge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I don't think getting too may people with past links to the club is the answer. We've got Bully in but think the academy head coach should be someone with a good breeding and new ideas. DJ has brought a few new ideas to the table and MM has changed the scouting network so let's not take a step back now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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