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[spike1969]

I dont know if I am repeating something that is already on another thread but seeing as I couldnt find it elsewhere here goes anyway....

Yesterday morning the Sunday People ran a very small paragraph that seems to have slipped past most peoples radar saying that Derby expect to bring in Ross Wilson from Watford as Director of Football in the next couple of weeks in order to make their behind the scenes transfer dealings more slick and efficient.

There was no further background or information and it appears that it has escaped any major debate or comment from the fans point of view.

[drgoodspeak]

Who, what, where etc

http://uk.linkedin.c...lson/20/6b0/ba8

[NothernRam]

Isn't he younger than Clough?

I thought we were looking for an "older' head if any.



http://www.watfordfc...2376563,00.html

[drgoodspeak]

Went to Uni in 2000, so that could make him 30????

[trekkie_ram]

Age is irrelevent if he's good at his job.

[spike1969]

I was just reading the RT Meeting with Glick thread as well and noticed this comment buried in there:

"DCFC are pursuing the recruitment of a 'Technical Director'; 'watch this space'."

For what its worth - I had some feedback from Watford fans on Twitter yesterday and the consensus seems to be that he is well thought of down there.

[p.shilton]

drgoodspeak, on 16 January 2012 - 10:47 AM, said:

Went to Uni in 2000, so that could make him 30????

My brother is at uni now, he's 42!
Just seen that the bloke has only been full time at Watford since June- I wonder if we had approached him before he went there but he chose Watford instead and its gone t*ts up?

[rynny]

Does this mean we will sign john eustace now?

[McRamFan]

Think we should get Jim Smith back as technical director.

[CumbrianRam]

rynny, on 16 January 2012 - 11:46 AM, said:

Does this mean we will sign john eustace now?

Feckin hope not!

[PrivateDerby]

McRamFan, on 16 January 2012 - 12:01 PM, said:

Think we should get Jim Smith back as technical director.

Good thinking, is he still at Oxford? Bald Eagles...... Barmy Army!

[Ambitious]

I was hoping for a director of football, who was a director of football and not an elder football manager or chairman who would butt in at any given chance, I don't know if this guy is any good at job but at least it is his job and he is established.

[Stimacked]

Can't believe that this guy would jump ship after just about 6 months at Watford. He was wanted by Mowbrey when he was at Falkirk and did a great job there with their recruitment and would be an interesting appointment, but would you believe anything in the Sunday People! One thing I read is that he has no coaching experience and so his remit would not threaten the coaching stuff, just enhance the recruitment side. Graham was very impressed by the impact he made at Watford. Sounds like he would be a very useful addition if it were to happen. Still doubt it will happen, so will watch this space.

[StaffsRam]

I was hoping for an existing figurehead of sorts, and preferably one that has previous done great service to derby County FC. Someone like Mark Arthur - He's done more to improve the mood and general wellbeing of Derby County fans for a good few years now.

[bcnram]

McRamFan, on 16 January 2012 - 12:01 PM, said:

Think we should get Jim Smith back as technical director.

We don't need a technical director, it is a director of football that is required.

[rsmini]

Neil Warnock is available

[trekkie_ram]

rsmini, on 16 January 2012 - 01:48 PM, said:

Neil Warnock is available ballbag

corrected that for you.

[p.shilton]

nice

[bcnram]

rsmini, on 16 January 2012 - 01:48 PM, said:

Neil Warnock is available

We already have a manager

[BOB BIGGS]

rsmini, on 16 January 2012 - 01:48 PM, said:

Neil Warnock is available

NOT funny!