Director Of Football

[The Man With A Stick]

Comolli's just another scapegoat (like the Comms Director who got the boot on Friday) for Dalglish's failings.  Does anyone think if he'd had the final word in their transfer policy that an old-school manager like KKK would have stood by and just watched?

[The Situation]

It would make sense and be a good move seeing as we don't look to have a lot of football knowledge higher up on the board.

The DOF is essentially a GM's role and that would attract Randy I imagine.

[Mazrim]

To my mind Dalglish's transfer was very much his own. It had all his hallmarks and very little of Comolli's but that of course is unlikely to come out in the wash.
Somebody had to take the fall for Mr Liverpool's failings.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Don't want Comoli but would like someone in DOF football role it got to be someone like BL or SGT in the role.

[Dante Lavelli]

Comoli would be an improvement but I am not sure he is *the* man, primarily based on Wenger’s opinion on the guy.  Similarly his legacy at Spurs does not appear to have materialised (youth players coming through etc), however - in his defence - I do not think he can be blamed for the recent signings by Liverpool.

Personally I think a DoF is vital for Villa to start again.  We need a man who’s sole job is to look at the long term vision of Villa as it appears clear that Randy will not do it.  Faulkner does not have the skills or knowledge and I do not think a traditional manager would be able to do the job without neglecting first team affairs.

[nigel]

Sir Graham DoF with Lambert or Rogers as manager?

[tomd2103]

Sir Graham DoF with Lambert or Rogers as manager?

As much as I like Graham Taylor, I really think we need someone who has a comprehensive knowledge of foreign transfer markets.  We have been left behind in that particular area and for me, one of the main roles of an incoming DoF would be to set up a worldwide scouting system which identifies top foreign talent.

[dave.woodhall]

There are a couple of things to remember about Sir Graham. 10 He's 67. 2) He's chairman of Watford, who have always been his real love. He doesn't need or want another full-time job.

[Des Little]

We need some football nous in there.  Someone with some kudos and styanding in the game - worldwide, not just England either.  The club's in a mess and needs urgent attention.

[QBVILLA]

I'm not keen on the idea of a director of football. A top manager who commands respect is what i want to see not a long line of people who can blame each other when things go wrong.