Johannes Spors Shakes Up Southampton Backroom Team
Ugly Inside member Redandwhitesupporter has some good news for Saints fans who want change, the effective Director of Football has started changing the club behind the scenes.
Southampton's Group Technical Director Johannes Spors, has been busy beefing up his backroom ahead of a pivotal summer for the club.
The latest recruit is Elliott Stanley, who will take on the position of Assistant Technical Director who reunites with Spors having worked together during their time at 777 Group which owned clubs such as Genoa, Standard Leige and Vasco da Gama.
Stanley's role, involves assisting Spors with recruitment strategy and long-term squad development.
Another former colleague of Spors', Nikola Ladan has also joined Saints as Head of International Scouting. Ladan has joined from Genoa where he was International Football Scout.
Meanwhile Andy Goldie, has received a promotion from Academy Director to Director of Group Talent Strategy where he will now oversee all aspects of talent development, talent management and talent acquisition across the Sports Republic group.
Things are starting to slip into place, ahead of a critical summer on the south coast with reports of a new Head of Recruitment set to arrive in due course as well as the appointment of a new First Team Manager in the post season which will no doubt go a long way to improving the mood of the fan base after a disastrous Premier League campaign.
Here's hoping for a wave of much needed positivity to come our way this summer.
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