New Head of Recruitment Appointed

[snaykz]

 

[Paul..]

Decent CV to be fair!

 

[matthefish2002]

Please use my Season Ticket money wisely!

[snaykz]

Sheffield Wednesday are pleased to announce the appointment of experienced Head of Recruitment Kevin Beadell.

Kevin joins the Owls, working closely with manager Danny Röhl and leading the club’s recruitment team, following long-term spells with two giants of English football. 

Starting his career at grassroots level, Kevin earned a position in the recruitment team at Manchester United in 2001. 

He worked with the club’s youth and first team set-up closely alongside Sir Alex Ferguson during a successful period for the Red Devils, in which they won four Premier League titles, one Champions League, an FA Cup and three League Cups.

Kevin joined Arsenal in 2010, with whom he enjoyed a previous spell before switching to Old Trafford.

He spent a decade with the Gunners, specialising in emerging talent based in the UK and Europe, before an interim stint as Head of Recruitment at the Emirates.

Working alongside another household name in Arsene Wenger for most of his spell in London, Arsenal lifted the FA Cup on three occasions whilst challenging at the top of the Premier League.

Kevin then moved to Cardiff City, where he spent three years as Head of Recruitment, overseeing vast changes in the Bluebirds’ playing squad.

Speaking exclusively to swfc.co.uk, Kevin said: “I’ve been in recruitment for over 27 years now.

“During that journey I’ve had 10 years at Manchester United under the leadership of Sir Alex Ferguson and some great mentors and chief scouts.

“That was the same at Arsenal where I had 10 years with Arsene Wenger and some great mentors.

“After leaving Cardiff, I had a chat with the chairman and we spoke about the club, the vision and how it’s quite exciting the way things are moving forward.

“I watched the Leicester game live and I was really enthused with the crowd and the environment that was there, a great stadium and the team performances are really improving.

“After talking to the manager, it was really encouraging to hear and understand his vision and I’ve got a great feeling around him and the coaching staff he’s brought in.

“I think the way he’s trying to play is clear and exciting for people to watch.”

Kevin joins the Owls ahead of the January transfer window and says he is well versed on the current market.

Working with the first team and academy, he looks forward to getting underway in S6.

He added: “I think it’s important for us as a recruitment team to be very active.

“My experience will allow us to look at all markets. I like to think I’ve been particularly strong within the loan markets with relationships I have at the big clubs, so that’s an important avenue for us.

“But we’re open, and so is the manager, in looking at all markets. Players that are experienced in England and the Championship, which we know is a very tough league but also, equally, we will look at markets in Europe, the MLS and other emerging areas.

“In terms of our relationship, it’s important we provide targets for the manager, sit down and talk through these, and we’ll move forward with the best options for us as a club to make sure the team is strengthened by these signings.

“I couldn’t have joined at a more hectic time! But I’ve been in the market so I’m up to date with how it looks and key targets that may be available.

“The next two months are very busy and we look to be as well organised as we can, the planning is already strongly in place, so we hope to react as quickly as we can within the market.

“It’s a really good environment and that was one of the main things that made me make the decision to come across, I know the league position isn’t where we want it to be at the moment but I fully believe with the coaching environment I’ve seen, the staff the manager has around him and additions in the January window, we have every opportunity to progress in the second part of the season.”
 

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2023/december/owls-announce-head-of-recruitment/

[royalowlisback]

Watch out Beadell's (sic) about.

[alanharper]

Did somebody say Beagle?

 

 

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Edited December 6, 2023 by alanharper

[London_Owl]

Cardiff's work in the loan market under Beadell was arguably the most impressive aspect of his tenure, getting quality players for a fraction of the price. The likes of Sory Kaba, Jaden Philogene, Cedric Kipre, Cody Drameh, Tommy Doyle and Ryan Giles were real success stories in the Welsh capital.

 

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-now-responsible-cardiff-citys-27515797

 

These are all great loan signings that he brought in at Cardiff. He was also responsobile for Cardiff signing Mark McGuinness too. Looks great to me

[quinnssweetshop]

Cracking appointment !

[Southie_Owl]

Well, that is a fantastic appointment.  And the best bit?  the talk about recruitment in January.  I will never get my hopes up,  but maybe we will sign more than one loan player at the end of the month this time.   

[striker]

Has a good CV and so it appears decent contacts within football, thats what we need. 

 

With his contacts and Röhls links to the Red Bull clubs, hopefully we can secure some decent loan signings to replace the ones we have (who will hopefully be returned) this January.

 

I just hope we don't leave it until the end of the window, as usual. Games are running out, points are the prize and need reinforcements and an injection of quality as a matter of urgency.

[Bigblueowl]

Great appointment. 
 

I really hope we can offload all the current loanees and bring in a new bunch in January. 

[3mps]

Seems like some good experience?

[Sykes]

Great appointment. Wonder how he'll get on with Chansiri's budget.

[wilfsmith]

Only just set up a company called ‘International Pathways’ (14th November 2023) in 50/50 partnership with a Richard John Brenkley. 
 

Don’t know if this means anything significant but the timing is a coincidence. And I don’t believe in coincidences. 
 

 

[Owlstastic]

How our bonkers Chairman is managing to get staff of this quality to join his chaotic sh**show I have no idea. 

 

 

[royalowlisback]

6 minutes ago, wilfsmith said:

Only just set up a company called ‘International Pathways’ (14th November 2023) in 50/50 partnership with a Richard John Brenkley. 
 

Don’t know if this means anything significant but the timing is a coincidence. And I don’t believe in coincidences. 
 

 

Reaching out directly to my club football contacts on here , Academy Heads of Recruitment or Academy Directors. I have been mentoring and working with 2 very good young players who have just left their professional club due to circumstances beyond their control. The academy is no longer running. The first player is a second year scholar (U18) A prolific centre forward who scored 28 goals last season and 34 the year before. The second player is U16, LF player who can play left wingback , left back or left centre back of a 3. Both have very good ability and exceptional characters. These boys are suited to cat 2 or 3 professional clubs, are free and ready to trial. If you are in need of these positions and can provide a pathway please message me directly and I can link you with the players parents. Thank you

 

Taken from his linkedin page - sign them up. ^^^

[theowlsman]

Great news but when are you selling up and going Chansiri?

[Kew Owl]

4 minutes ago, Owlstastic said:

How our bonkers Chairman is managing to get staff of this quality to join his chaotic sh**show I have no idea. 

 

 

Maybe somebody else is pulling the strings behind the scenes as a prelude to a takeover - it certainly doesn’t have the feel of a Chansiri - led appointment ?

[TodwickOwl]

Good luck Beadle - on one hand you’ve got a massive job ahead of you, on the other hand - it’s quite small. 

[theowlsman]

He couldn't have joined at a more hectic time.

 

Imagine being part of having to turn the club around to avoid relegation within the current timescale.

 

Perhaps there are two deals on the table? One for a Championship Club, and one for a League One Club?