Darren Fletcher set for United Recruitment Role

Originally Posted by Mr_Ed

I would expect somebody with some financial acumen, excellent negotiating skills, an excellent scouting network and have a clear vision tbf

This, what do people think the role entails? Turning up in a club blazer and talking about the treble?

Originally Posted by Jethro

I don't think he'll be let loose on revamping the structure all on his own tbh.

One of the main complaints has been the wages and transfer fees we have wasted, if a DoF isn’t qualified to do that then it will be Woodward continuing to do so.

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

This, what do people think the role entails? Turning up in a club blazer and talking about the treble?



One of the main complaints has been the wages and transfer fees we have wasted, if a DoF isn’t qualified to do that then it will be Woodward continuing to do so.

I agree. But the article doesn't mention him being considered as a dof.

What a £#%&!ing shambles.

No wonder Ribalta did a runner.

From Paratici and Berti to Phelan and Fletcher.

Originally Posted by Jethro

I agree. But the article doesn't mention him being considered as a dof.

So either we are looking for a technical director that has the same responsibility as a dof, in which case Fletcher isn’t qualified or we are looking for someone to perform some unspecified role while Woodward does the negotiation, in which case what’s the point?

Originally Posted by redhegemony

Scmeichel - diversity director

Neil Webb - Post Room supervisor

Paul McGrath . Bar manager

Lee Martin - Payroll

Tom Cleverley - Brand Management
Ravel Morrison - Matchday Security
Martin Edwards - Toilet Attendant
Paul Ince - Supporter Liaison
Roy Keane - Club Psychologist

Norman whiteside and Bryan Robson - Happy Hour Reps

Originally Posted by Jethro

Nothing wrong with the potential appointment

Yeah, my initial thought on hearing this was "makes more sense than most suggestions I've heard".

But of course, the clever dick cynics know better

Originally Posted by red in cumbria

Yeah, my initial thought on hearing this was "makes more sense than most suggestions I've heard".

But of course, the clever dick cynics know better

What experience does Fletcher have in scouting ? contract negotiations or player development ?

Originally Posted by TreeFiddy

Tom Cleverley - Brand Management
Ravel Morrison - Matchday Security
Martin Edwards - Toilet Attendant
Paul Ince - Supporter Liaison
Roy Keane - Club Psychologist

Apropos of nothing...

After retiring as a player, Txiki Begiristain worked as a commentator for Televisió de Catalunya before becoming director of football at former club Barcelona in 2003. On 29 June 2010 he declared that, with president Joan Laporta leaving, it was the right time for him to part ways with the organization as well.

On 28 October 2012, Begiristain joined Manchester City in the Premier League, in the same capacity.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Apropos of nothing...

El Rojo Tissue was SEETHING that day

So Fletcher will be a good appointment because someone less qualified turned out to be a success 16 years ago?

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

So Fletcher will be a good appointment because someone less qualified turned out to be a success 16 years ago?

No, it's just a point that you don't need experience in being a director of football, to be a director of football.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

No, it's just a point that you don't need experience in being a director of football, to be a director of football.

Right, presumably experience with any number of the issues we have struggled with (transfer fees, wages, identifying players that fit a style of play and have a good character) is desirable, has Fletcher got any of the above?

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

Right, presumably experience with any number of the issues we have struggled with (transfer fees, wages, identifying players that fit a style of play and have a good character) is desirable, has Fletcher got any of the above?

Well, he's Scottish, so that can't hurt...

Originally Posted by Sparky***

No, it's just a point that you don't need experience in being a director of football, to be a director of football.

this is true. and I wouldn't slag fletch off just because he was a totally dogshit player and hasn't proven himself as dof. he might be good. but it would be a risk.

can we afford to take a risk, currently? I'd rather buy ed vds an island in the med.

imagine pulling sanchez in with "sign or I'll shit in your kitbag".

Originally Posted by dunk

Well, he's Scottish, so that can't hurt...

Cut from the same cloth etc...

Originally Posted by jem

I wouldn't slag fletch off just because he was a totally dogshit player

We'd have 4 European Cups if he had played in Rome. Nqat.
The zone

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

Right, presumably experience with any number of the issues we have struggled with (transfer fees, wages, identifying players that fit a style of play and have a good character) is desirable, has Fletcher got any of the above?

I don't know mate. And neither do you.

I do know however he has more experience and knowledge about football than Ed Woodward will ever have.