Early on in a season is the time when the manager or head coach role is under the greatest scrutiny. In this weeks episode, Shailash and David go deeper on hiring mangers which is regarded as the most important hire for a Sporting Director. They look at the different attributes that a director will look for when identifying a manager for the club. There is a discussion on the difference between a manager and a head coach, about hiring trends, succession planning and much more.
 
Sporting Directors' Corner aims to look at football in the context of Sporting Directors, to delve deeper into this multi-faceted role and its impact within football across the globe. Keep an eye out for the next episode and let us know any feedback you have in the comments.
 
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