09 Mar 2023 13:50:46
Ed001 / Ed002

There doesn’t seem to be any reported progress regarding the search for Julian Wards replacement.

Do you think fans should be concerned at all at this lack of progress? Or do you think lots of work is being done behind the scenes?

Will it hinder summer transfer plans for sales or recruitment?

Now that it seems a full sale of the club is less likely and a minority investment is more likely on the cards, will this speed up the process? I. e. any new majority owners may have wanted to bring in their own man and possibly deterred any potential suitors for DoF until the sale was resolved.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any lack of progress Keith - as I have said there have been approaches made tothree (although it could be four) potential candidates. It is unrelated to the sale of the club or investment in FSG.}

1.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 14:47:39
Ed2. Are you able to let us know who are the three or four candidates we have approached? If it’s unimportant, not to worry.

{Ed002's Note - As I have explained, it would not be appropriate at this time.}

2.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 15:21:27
Ed2. I understand. Main thing is we are in the process of trying to hire one and that’s all that matters ?.

3.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 17:40:39
I feel people worry far too much about the behind the scenes people these days.

4.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 19:47:05
I agree Tristan but it's so tempting to get a peep behind the curtains with the insights Ed02 can give.

5.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 19:53:22
I agree @Tristan, the club have been hiring back room staff for years and it’s never been something that’s been put under scrutiny. Not a criticism of the OP but it’s just another thing that absolutely everybody MUST have an opinion one and be quick to become adversary about without us actually knowing what we are talking about.

6.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 20:23:36
People need to know everything these days and demand regular updates. At some point they'll be asking how the hiring process of a new cashier at the club shop is going.

7.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 17:55:29
Based on Eds, other news and my own opinion, 4 possible candidates are Mitchell, Mislintat, Krosche and Freund. Due to contract situations the new DOF can only begin on 1st July 2023 anyway so no real rush.

8.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 22:01:13
Thanks for the reply Ed002, appreciate the insight.

Few funny replies tbf. I’m not “demanding updates” ?.

{Ed002's Note - Well Keith, I would not worry too much about it. Up until now Liverpool have used Sporting Directors rather differently to many clubs. It has largely worked out in recent years. Those being looked at now would result in a shift of approach - I have previously mentioned Paul Mitchell as a potential option.}

9.) 10 Mar 2023
10 Mar 2023 05:30:07
I think it’s the insinuation that hearing nothing means nothing is happening which means FSG is bad.
Not saying that’s the underlying feeling of the OP, but I often think people get too preoccupied with updates.
Understandable mind.