A thread to discuss the merits of Brian McClair being appointed Heart of Midlothian’s sporting director.

[soonbe110]

4 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said:

 

Nathan Jones?

Yes 

 

[ramrod]

4 minutes ago, soonbe110 said:

Yes 

 

SD or manager ? Assuming it's the latter 

[CJGJ]

It will be really difficult for fans to form an opinion re the right person for the Sporting Director role

 

We won't have much to go on

 

If the person has charge of recruitment and the academy it will be a vital role and in todays game recruitment is so so important

 

He'll also be involved in contracts and again that in todays game is important

 

The relationship between the Sporting Director, the Chief Executive and the Manager will determine our near future as a club

[Ricardo Shillyshally]

46 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said:

 

Nathan Jones?

He's been gone too long

[The Old Tolbooth]

Just now, Ricardo Shillyshally said:

He's been gone too long

 

Very good 😁

[Forever Hearts]

2 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said:

 

Very good 😁

It was last week when it had its first airing. 

[CJGJ]

52 minutes ago, tazhearts said:

Jones?

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

[Sergio]

1 hour ago, Craig_ said:

If, and it's a very big if, McClair was appointed, might the manager be someone from his Man U contacts? Hughes is the obvious one, though what about Scholes or Butt, for example?

 

(and despite being well into his forties, I'm sure Scholes would still be the best player in the Scottish league too, should he feel the need to put the boots on one last time!) 

Fletcher

[soonbe110]

56 minutes ago, ramrod said:

SD or manager ? Assuming it's the latter 

Yes, interviews with both Edinburgh clubs this coming week 

[Bridge of Djoum]

On 09/11/2019 at 15:29, Italian Lambretta said:

We dont want any sellick player from the 86 team at Tynie. Not now not ever. 

Its ST Mirren that’s the problem at that time, not Celtic. 

[Bridge of Djoum]

On 09/11/2019 at 15:32, Robert Lazar said:

I don't really see the point in discussing potential candidates when we have no say whatsoever. 

Is it just me?

Following your logic we shouldn’t discuss anything. 

 

You come across as a strange laddie. 

[Rabgee]

21 minutes ago, CJGJ said:

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

He’d get us steaming and rolling up the league!

[gashauskis9]

McClair as Sporting Director and Keane as manager...aye go on then, I’ll have some of that 👍.  

[Mr Sifter]

1 hour ago, tazhearts said:

Jones?

 

Mrs Jones. Take it from me, I’m ITK. We’ve got a thing goin on.  

[Agentjambo]

1 hour ago, soonbe110 said:

Jones cv been received as well I believe. 

Who?

[Mr Sifter]

8 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said:

McClair as Sporting Director and Keane as manager...aye go on then, I’ll have some of that 👍.  

 

[cocobeab]

Ferguson speaks very highly of McLair and on that basis alone he’s got to be worth serious consideration. 

[Tom Hardy’s Dug]

Must admit - getting fairly excited about some of the potential SD/manager combos.

 

Waiting for the let down....

[ramrod]

3 minutes ago, Tom Hardy’s Dug said:

Must admit - getting fairly excited about some of the potential SD/manager combos.

 

Waiting for the let down....

Austin announced this week, lol

[Tom Hardy’s Dug]

McClair could work with/persuade generally any decent English and some European managers who might not be sure about coming to a Scotland, as McClair would bring a European wide integrity and credibility to the club.

[CJGJ]

3 minutes ago, Tom Hardy’s Dug said:

McClair could work with/persuade generally any decent English and some European managers who might not be sure about coming to a Scotland, as McClair would bring a European wide integrity and credibility to the club.

I would ask though if all that was possible why has someone else not snapped this talent up

[cocobeab]

Stoke punters describing Nathan Jones as ‘an absolute fraud’ and ‘worst manager in their lifetime’. Admittedly punters on an online forum so as reliable as likes of us on this. 

[¼½¾]

57 minutes ago, CJGJ said:

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

I'd take him over Rob Jones any day. Even if he is always steaming.

[Auld Reekin']

24 minutes ago, Lemongrab said:

I'd take him over Rob Jones any day. Even if he is always steaming.

 

And a' rollin'...

 

[Tom Hardy’s Dug]

38 minutes ago, CJGJ said:

I would ask though if all that was possible why has someone else not snapped this talent up

Timing

 

Location

 

I get your point but sometimes things just happen and click at the right time.

[Jambof3tornado]

1 hour ago, CJGJ said:

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

Not that old!!!

[¼½¾]

50 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said:

 

And a' rollin'...

 

 

[luckydug]

2 hours ago, Rabgee said:

He’d get us steaming and rolling up the league!

He's got a good engine imo☺

[Jamstomorrow]

6 hours ago, CJGJ said:

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

He would soon get us on the right track.

[Tommy Walker]

"Riding that train...."

 

Talk about a happy train !

 

Onup

 

TW

 

 

[Iconic Idiot]

So we don't fancy a manager with old firm connections as he wouldn't be of the mind-set that they duopoly can be broken.

 

Why would a sporting director with old firm connections be any different ?

 

Not for me.

[Homme]

11 minutes ago, Iconic Idiot said:

So we don't fancy a manager with old firm connections as he wouldn't be of the mind-set that they duopoly can be broken.

 

Why would a sporting director with old firm connections be any different ?

 

Not for me.

 

Tend to agree. Of all the names mentioned the Wotte / Stendel partnership sounds like a dream. 

 

No fear. 

[We_are_the_Hearts]

13 minutes ago, Iconic Idiot said:

So we don't fancy a manager with old firm connections as he wouldn't be of the mind-set that they duopoly can be broken.

 

Why would a sporting director with old firm connections be any different ?

 

Not for me.

The OF connection is a bit simple IMO. It depends on the individual. McDonald and Jardine played with Rangers all their career but were winners and came here and were never scared of the OF.
McClair played most of his career with Man U so would have no qualms about him getting the job.

[The Real Maroonblood]

10 hours ago, Lemongrab said:

I'd take him over Rob Jones any day. Even if he is always steaming.

A goods train of thought.

[DG_HMFC]

People that would snub Brian McClair because of his Celtic connections really need to get a grip of themselves ffs.

 

Imagine not wanting what's best for your club because a certain high profile candidate played for Celtic.

[Mikey1874]

He would be a very good candidate to be overall in charge of youth development. One of the key tasks of the Sporting Director.

[Dunks]

14 hours ago, cocobeab said:

Ferguson speaks very highly of McLair and on that basis alone he’s got to be worth serious consideration. 

 

He also spoke very highly of Moyes ...

[HoGwash]

On 09/11/2019 at 22:52, Davie Deans said:

Negative.

 

Is the OP well connected?

 

You’d have to look through his previous for confirmation or otherwise.

Any update on whether this is possible or likely and if things have progressed?

[stranraer-jambo]

23 hours ago, CJGJ said:

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

He would certainly step up to the (foot) plate

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

McClair Sbragia Levein. 

 

Would not surprise me at all,  if he feels like he needs a job.

[alwaysthereinspirit]

On 10/11/2019 at 15:51, CJGJ said:

Casey Jones...one for the oldies

Swear I watched that for years during summer school holidays.

Just Googled it. One year series, 32 episodes.

Weird.

 

[Forever Hearts]

9 hours ago, Sir Gio said:

McClair Sbragia Levein. 

 

Would not surprise me at all,  if he feels like he needs a job.

What's Levein's role in that set up? 

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

2 hours ago, Forever Hearts said:

What's Levein's role in that set up? 

Not a role, linking them together, mutual acquaintances.

 

MacPhee has the SD role I believe. Evening News today, is a man speaking of what he wants to do in my view

[Davie Deans]

On 11/11/2019 at 17:44, HoGwash said:

Any update on whether this is possible or likely and if things have progressed?

No further updates I’m afraid. It was a name mentioned on Saturday night. Time will tell I suppose.

[Clerry Jambo]

7 minutes ago, Davie Deans said:

No further updates I’m afraid. It was a name mentioned on Saturday night. Time will tell I suppose.

Was happy to see this thread back up top again, after a think mcclair would be a terrific coup hope it happens 

[Seymour M Hersh]

On 11/11/2019 at 07:59, Iconic Idiot said:

So we don't fancy a manager with old firm connections as he wouldn't be of the mind-set that they duopoly can be broken.

 

Why would a sporting director with old firm connections be any different ?

 

Not for me.

 

His OF connection would be a red flag for me. A bit knee jerk I know but Scotland is such a parochial little cesspit when it comes to football.