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Post by runner76 on Jul 30, 2019 8:56:38 GMT 1
Very happy if this all comes off. Looks like exactly what we need. We’ve assembled a great group over Summer!!! Well done HTAFC
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Post by terrierinyork on Jul 30, 2019 9:01:30 GMT 1
Who was number 1 target then? And how do you know? Just a strong hunch from Phil H saying he ‘had his man’ per the Q&A but still no announcement. That’s all. If we are appointing Webb maybe Phil did have his man at the q&a and Webb had agreed personal terms but we still needed to discuss compensation/fee with his current club. They could also have wanted to keep him over the summer transfer window and our board had previously said we weren't going to get anyone in till the start of the season so haven't been in a rush to push the deal through.
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Post by dewsburyterrier on Jul 30, 2019 9:11:09 GMT 1
Saw him play against weeds when i was a boy. Scored the winner in the 1970 F.A. Cup Final Replay at Old Trafford.
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Post by Leporid on Jul 30, 2019 9:16:54 GMT 1
Saw him play against weeds when i was a boy. Scored the winner in the 1970 F.A. Cup Final Replay at Old Trafford. And his ancestor was the first man to swim the channel. He came a cropper on the Niagara though.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Jul 30, 2019 9:21:51 GMT 1
Who was number 1 target then? And how do you know? I heard from a reliable source that Otium was the number one target, but we couldn’t afford the very high fees for his great expertise, insights and connections, so unfortunately we had to look elsewhere... It was more the fact that Oti couldn't explain how he could do the job properly whilst spending most of his time at 37,000 feet and in airport lounges... Slight correction - his planes travel at 35,000 feet, it's his ego that flies 2,000 feet higher, unless it's travelling in 1st class in Cilla Blacks old seat...
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Post by terrier70 on Jul 30, 2019 9:35:44 GMT 1
Same David Webb who was Southend manager and loaned us Peter Butler?
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Post by mids on Jul 30, 2019 9:40:15 GMT 1
Same David Webb who was Southend manager and loaned us Peter Butler? No. That was the fella who scored the winner in the 1970 FA Cup Final replay
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Post by canuckterrier99 on Jul 30, 2019 9:52:57 GMT 1
Colin Bell and now David Webb. I thought that we were trying to stay under the radar by avoiding signing 'names'. We've signed their tribute acts
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Post by town1 on Jul 30, 2019 10:07:49 GMT 1
He didn’t seem too impressed with us on his twitter.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 10:29:59 GMT 1
He didn’t seem too impressed with us on his twitter. Obviously he’s a good judge of football then.
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Post by waltzingthecowshed on Jul 30, 2019 11:06:06 GMT 1
Is he necessary?
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Post by terrier70 on Jul 30, 2019 12:06:40 GMT 1
Same David Webb who was Southend manager and loaned us Peter Butler? No. That was the fella who scored the winner in the 1970 FA Cup Final replay You are quite correct, just read an article on our man now! Sounds a good appointment!
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Post by Dan on Jul 30, 2019 13:03:06 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 13:09:34 GMT 1
Much like Colin Bell, it’s notable how many jobs he’s had. Let’s hope they both stick around as part of a successful team.
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Post by Hank Hill on Jul 30, 2019 13:11:25 GMT 1
Huddersfield Town can confirm that David Webb will join the Club as Head of Football Operations on 19 August 2019.
Webb will join the Club from Swedish top-flight side Östersunds FK, where he has held the role of Technical Director since October 2018.
As the Head of Football Operations, David will work closely with Head Coach Jan Siewert and Head of Recruitment Josh Marsh, reporting to the Board all aspects of the football operation including recruitment, performance, scouting, analysis, sports science, medicine and the Academy.
David has experience of different high-level roles at several Premier League clubs, as well as in European football.
Two years as Head of Player Recruitment at AFC Bournemouth, when he managed senior recruitment operations and strategy alongside Eddie Howe, preceded a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2017, where he was Head of Elite Player Identification for the Under-21 to Under-15 players.
Ahead of joining Östersunds FK, Webb worked as a consultant on First Team strategy and players for German Bundesliga side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Spanish La Liga side Real Betis.
David started his career in Academy football, coaching at Crystal Palace for three years before taking a similar role at Spurs. He moved into the strategic side of the game in 2007 as a Youth Coordinator at Millwall; a role he occupied whilst consulting for Bayer Leverkusen.
He also spent three years as a Performance Scout at Southampton, where he focused on the Under-16s up to and including the First Team.
Huddersfield Town Chairman Phil Hodgkinson commented:
“I’m very happy that we can welcome David to Huddersfield Town today. I felt it was important that we took our time to get this appointment right and I’m confident that we have.
“As Head of Football Operations, David will take the strain off our Head Coach, Jan Siewert, by ensuring that all supporting football departments, including our recruitment operation, run as effectively as they can. This will allow Jan to concentrate on his core duty; ensuring the players are as prepared as possible to go out and win.
“David’s track record speaks for itself. He’s held key roles across the top divisions in England, Germany and Spain, and will add real experience, skills and hunger to the Club.
“It is important to stress that our Head of Football Operations works alongside the Head Coach here; it is a partnership, not a case of the coach reporting into a Sporting Director. Equally, our excellent Head of Recruitment Josh Marsh will continue to be a key member of the behind-the-scenes team at the Club, as he has been all summer.”
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Post by Hank Hill on Jul 30, 2019 13:11:40 GMT 1
That's a bloody good track record...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 13:27:13 GMT 1
Huddersfield Town can confirm that David Webb will join the Club as Head of Football Operations on 19 August 2019. Webb will join the Club from Swedish top-flight side Östersunds FK, where he has held the role of Technical Director since October 2018. As the Head of Football Operations, David will work closely with Head Coach Jan Siewert and Head of Recruitment Josh Marsh, reporting to the Board all aspects of the football operation including recruitment, performance, scouting, analysis, sports science, medicine and the Academy. David has experience of different high-level roles at several Premier League clubs, as well as in European football. Two years as Head of Player Recruitment at AFC Bournemouth, when he managed senior recruitment operations and strategy alongside Eddie Howe, preceded a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2017, where he was Head of Elite Player Identification for the Under-21 to Under-15 players. Ahead of joining Östersunds FK, Webb worked as a consultant on First Team strategy and players for German Bundesliga side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Spanish La Liga side Real Betis. David started his career in Academy football, coaching at Crystal Palace for three years before taking a similar role at Spurs. He moved into the strategic side of the game in 2007 as a Youth Coordinator at Millwall; a role he occupied whilst consulting for Bayer Leverkusen. He also spent three years as a Performance Scout at Southampton, where he focused on the Under-16s up to and including the First Team. Huddersfield Town Chairman Phil Hodgkinson commented: “I’m very happy that we can welcome David to Huddersfield Town today. I felt it was important that we took our time to get this appointment right and I’m confident that we have. “As Head of Football Operations, David will take the strain off our Head Coach, Jan Siewert, by ensuring that all supporting football departments, including our recruitment operation, run as effectively as they can. This will allow Jan to concentrate on his core duty; ensuring the players are as prepared as possible to go out and win. “David’s track record speaks for itself. He’s held key roles across the top divisions in England, Germany and Spain, and will add real experience, skills and hunger to the Club. “It is important to stress that our Head of Football Operations works alongside the Head Coach here; it is a partnership, not a case of the coach reporting into a Sporting Director. Equally, our excellent Head of Recruitment Josh Marsh will continue to be a key member of the behind-the-scenes team at the Club, as he has been all summer.” for those who say the club is a shambles etc just show how ignorant football wise they are. this is a important role as we are generally looking at up and coming players and David Webbs experience is a bonus to work alongside the present recruitment team. Well done Phill
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Post by royrace on Jul 30, 2019 13:56:54 GMT 1
Impressive CV in the UK and Europe, should have a lot of very useful contacts I'd imagine, has moved around a lot but not necessarily a bad thing, clearly ambitious. Looks a very good appointment on paper.
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Post by basil on Jul 30, 2019 14:41:50 GMT 1
Wonder if he's had a word about Onomah?
Tottenham may think that we are a good bet for the lad's last chance saloon.
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Post by Wingman on Jul 30, 2019 14:55:21 GMT 1
Looks to be a good appointment. Hope he sticks round longer than his previous three incumbents of the role 😄
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Jul 30, 2019 15:57:11 GMT 1
Looks to be a good appointment. Hope he sticks round longer than his previous three incumbents of the role 😄 Webber was biggest loss in our history look how he has transformed them !
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Post by fran on Jul 30, 2019 16:01:09 GMT 1
On 17 April 2018, club chairman (also the director of football) Daniel Kindberg was taken into custody by the Swedish Economic Crime Authority, suspected on probable cause of serious fraud and for assisting in serious gross accounting violations.[12] Together with two other people, Kindberg is suspected of submitting false invoices in several companies, according to the prosecutor.[13] Several of these companies have strong ties to Östersunds FK and the club's sponsorship deals.[14][15] Several years before, in 2014, Kindberg was subject to criticism when Östersundshem, the municipal housing company where he was the CEO, became a big sponsor of Östersunds FK.[16
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 18:19:19 GMT 1
Who was number 1 target then? And how do you know? I heard from a reliable source that Otium was the number one target, but we couldn’t afford the very high fees for his great expertise, insights and connections, so unfortunately we had to look elsewhere... I heard we’d have paid whatever it took to get Oti on board but during due diligence it turned out his CV was a crock of lies built on fantasy and delusion...so we put a word in at the Examiner for him to replace that weird Blake chap as Town reporter.
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Jul 30, 2019 20:08:59 GMT 1
Yes that's impressive and all, but we all know that after a couple of September defeats the infamous DATM question will be asked ..... BUT WHAT DOES HE ACTUALLY DO?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 20:11:05 GMT 1
Yes that's impressive and all, but we all know that after a couple of September defeats the infamous DATM question will be asked ..... BUT WHAT DOES HE ACTUALLY DO? And all the signings to date will be attributed to him if they prove to be turkeys.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 30, 2019 20:13:29 GMT 1
Yes that's impressive and all, but we all know that after a couple of September defeats the infamous DATM question will be asked ..... BUT WHAT DOES HE ACTUALLY DO? There's already one of those, just phrased differently 😄
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Post by Mastercracker on Jul 30, 2019 20:19:36 GMT 1
Yes that's impressive and all, but we all know that after a couple of September defeats the infamous DATM question will be asked ..... BUT WHAT DOES HE ACTUALLY DO? Picks the team, duh.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 22:00:15 GMT 1
On 17 April 2018, club chairman (also the director of football) Daniel Kindberg was taken into custody by the Swedish Economic Crime Authority, suspected on probable cause of serious fraud and for assisting in serious gross accounting violations.[12] Together with two other people, Kindberg is suspected of submitting false invoices in several companies, according to the prosecutor.[13] Several of these companies have strong ties to Östersunds FK and the club's sponsorship deals.[14][15] Several years before, in 2014, Kindberg was subject to criticism when Östersundshem, the municipal housing company where he was the CEO, became a big sponsor of Östersunds FK.[16 From one doggy club to another grow up lad
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Post by Solihull Terrier on Jul 30, 2019 22:29:46 GMT 1
Who was number 1 target then? And how do you know? Just a strong hunch from Phil H saying he ‘had his man’ per the Q&A but still no announcement. That’s all. I'm confused, why say as fact something you then say is a hunch/guess?
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Post by terriertim on Jul 31, 2019 19:52:39 GMT 1
Who Nick - narrow it down a bit pal
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