Dean austin (2 Viewers)

[hill83]

Sorry, was she there yesterday? My understanding was she was on holiday an therefore couldn't speak for herself - so it is relevant here isn't it?

Stop being so desperate to defend her and looking for problems where there aren't any. It's getting silly.

To be fair mate. You say you want discussion on it but are shutting everyone down suggesting they are “regurgitating what king said without thinking about it”, “desperate to defend her” and “calling anyone sexist when anyone dares to raise questions about her”

The responses to you ARE discussion

 

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[Wyken Sky Blue]

I can’t. If someone sees “performance” in her job title and then links that directly to performance on the pitch I have difficulty understanding how someone with such simplistic thinking functions.

Yes she’s going to help players reach peak performance and fitness through various avenues but it’s pretty obvious the manager and coaching staff have most influence on the pitch isn’t it?

Agreed and I don't think anybody questions that. However it isn't clear to some the extent of her remit, what does 'performance' mean as well as 'various avenues' as to what she does. Is it psychology, food & nutrition, data analytics, a combination of the above?

Not every fan is close to the sport at a semi-pro/professional level

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

To be fair mate. You say you want discussion on it but are shutting everyone down suggesting they are “regurgitating what king said without thinking about it”, “desperate to defend her” and “calling anyone sexist when anyone dares to raise questions about her”

The responses to you ARE discussion

There have been some good ones since, yes. How many times did my first one get quoted though? It became a pile on and initially no one actually read what I had written properly.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Im not desperate to defend her but her being on holiday was used recently to highlight the club being in turmoil.

More than a few have taken their own assumptions, turned them into facts and got worked up about them.

Yeah, I understand that and I suspect they probably get a kick out of it, but that is not my angle here.

 

[shmmeee]

Who else from the backroom staff would you bring instead of Austin?

Why would you bring anyone?

 

[Nick]

Why would you bring anyone?

Probably to answer questions about the recruitment side?

 

[Tommo1993]

Why would you bring anyone?

Back up if things get tasty

 

[shmmeee]

Just me that’s happy with signing success rate?

even the poorer players I think there’s decent players there.

the squad balance is slightly off - need a CM like, but generally happy with the quality we’ve signed

Think we’re lacking GK/defender quality and depth and quality in midfield. And suddenly with Wright out the front line looks a little ropey as well.

Other than that we’re good.

 

[hill83]

Back up if things get tasty

Always important to have someone to hold you back or you’d look silly saying hold me back if it kicks off

 

[shmmeee]

Back up if things get tasty

Exactly. No use having Rhys Carr to back you up. Austin sounds like he does people over in car parks for cash.

 

[Nick]

Austin sounds like he does people over in car parks for cash.

Whatever you are into.

 

[GaryJones]

Who else from the backroom staff would you bring instead of Austin?

Dougs car was in for its MOT so Deano thought he would give Doug a lift after the forum - simples!

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Think we’re lacking GK/defender quality and depth and quality in midfield. And suddenly with Wright out the front line looks a little ropey as well.

Other than that we’re good.

I don’t particularly think the goalkeeper is an urgent replacement, which is why I didn’t get the Dovin signing

all 3 are passable, I mean don’t get me wrong we could do with a class keeper but it’s low down in the list of priorities.

im hoping Wright’s injury is only short term, either that or Simms rediscovere his confidence

 

[ms639]

a very very valid point, he has an absolutely shite CV. Doug was talking about needing the best of the best and hes getting advice from this bloke and Claire Roberts on how to run the club, doesn't feel like the most solid panel of advisors

 

[skybluegod]

whats he done since?

Failed as a manager and coach now trying his hand as a technical director

like I said. more positions than lati

if he’s king go to person than surely we would want someone more qualified?

King has already stated he wants to bring in a director of football...

 

[usskyblue]

Given DK is a businessman and not experienced in the game; I think it’s more than valid to ask who’s advising the owner on recruiting the new manager.

I think Austin’s done a decent job in his current position but I’m not convinced he should be the owners go-to for advice on the new manager (that’s if he actually is.. and if he isn’t, who is?)

It’s a bit concerning tbh.

 

[SBT]

Think we’re lacking GK/defender quality and depth

How many more GKs do we need?!

 

[Winny the Bish]

Did I listen to a completely different fan forum or have people on here lost the plot?

Doug clearly explained that Austin is part of the leadership team at the club alongside Dr Roberts and the Head Coach. They are literally the heads of department at the club and meet semi-regularly to go over everything at the club. Like any normal business.

It is not strange that he turned up last night.

 

[shmmeee]

How many more GKs do we need?!

OK GK and CB quality CM and fullback depth

 

[Levship20]

Given DK is a businessman and not experienced in the game; I think it’s more than valid to ask who’s advising the owner on recruiting the new manager.

I think Austin’s done a decent job in his current position but I’m not convinced he should be the owners go-to for advice on the new manager (that’s if he actually is.. and if he isn’t, who is?)

It’s a bit concerning tbh.

Many clubs chairmen have no experience in the game.

 

[SBT]

OK GK and CB quality CM and fullback depth

I would spend the money on a new CB or CM five or six times over before I even considered yet another new keeper. The addiction needs to stop!

 

[shmmeee]

I would spend the money on a new CB or CM five or six times over before I even considered yet another new keeper. The addiction needs to stop!

Just one more. This one will be commanding I swear.

 

[torchomatic]

King has already stated he wants to bring in a director of football...

Who, if we are being sensible, should be in place before hiring our next HC.

 

[Deity]

Doug also said he had built up a small football network of football CEO’s in the Premier League who were kind enough to give him some of their time and offer advice.

My guess would be Brighton, Brentford, Bournemouth etc who have found a way of sustaining a smaller club in the Premier League after getting promoted.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

King has already stated he wants to bring in a director of football...

Well, not quite. He said it was something he was thinking about looking at in the future.

 

[Kubrick]

I was fine with Austin and King attending last night. He's a member of the leadership team. I'm not okay with his performance, though. Austin's not “elite” and shouldn't be involved in recruiting the head coach.

 

[David O'Day]

I was responding to this "The Performance Director has been defended to the end of earth, but other than the childish comment about coming to Ryton in order to deflect, she still holds some responsibility"

Responsibility for what? She is not involved with anything in game or to prep for game in training = the word performance in performance director, doesnt equate to performances on the pitch.

ignore him, he's a weirdo

 

[skybluegod]

Who, if we are being sensible, should be in place before hiring our next HC.

Agreed.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

ignore him, he's a weirdo

You've got absolutely no right to call anyone else a weirdo.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Her role was literally explained last night. She is there to put things in place, to get the players to training and to games, in the best condition.
Covering off their diets, sleeping habits, rehabilitation protocols from injuries, their strength and conditioning programmes in the gym, managing their workloads and mental health too. The things that make a professional athlete, a professional.

That is the role of head of performance across the country, and Doug spelled it out last night. She probably doesnt even attend games, she doesnt need to other than from the perspective of supporting the team. She has no role on a match day

All that is fine, though sounds like they've given Head of Sports Science a fancier job title.

However, one thing that seems a bit strange is that I swear it was said at the time that she was part of the team selecting the new coaches. I don't really see how that would be her responsibility at all given what her remit supposedly is.

 

[Nick]

All that is fine, though sounds like they've given Head of Sports Science a fancier job title.

However, one thing that seems a bit strange is that I swear it was said at the time that she was part of the team selecting the new coaches. I don't really see how that would be her responsibility at all given what her remit supposedly is.

Not really strange that she sat in on the interviews, is it?

 

[Macca1987]

King has already stated he wants to bring in a director of football...

He didn't come out and state that himself though, if he had I would have been more impressed, he was responding to a question from the floor where it was asked will you be having a Director of Football, and it was like a light bulb moment, 'oh yes we will have one of those'

 

[duffer]

Just one more. This one will be commanding I swear.

I'd be willing to support you mate, but only if we can sign a dual-position goalkeeper.

I know it sounds radical, but I'm sure there's one out there.

In my (dog shit Sunday League) experience every keeper I've ever played with, without exception, wants to play outfield in training (usually up front).

Surely there's one out there that can do us a job as a niggly centre-mid/centre-half when he turns out to be crap in goal. They're usually big lads who like punching things.

 

[stupot07]

I'd be willing to support you mate, but only if we can sign a dual-position goalkeeper.

I know it sounds radical, but I'm sure there's one out there.

In my (dog shit Sunday League) experience every keeper I've ever played with, without exception, wants to play outfield in training (usually up front).

Surely there's one out there that can do us a job as a niggly centre-mid/centre-half when he turns out to be crap in goal. They're usually big lads who like punching things.

A modern day Jorge Campos

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Thinking on this could Gimoc of answered his question earlier. If he’s meeting with Big Sam, could that be to get thoughts on a new manager.

Doug also went on about other owners of football clubs giving advice as well as Claire.