IMO, Uwe did not know enough players when he joined so it was Warburton's responsibility to bring them in. He was certainly responsible for McGinn, Bennett, Thompson. Douglas I think I recall hearing was wanted by Rosler even though he hadn't been appointed when he was approached. Ditto Donaldson although I would be interested to know just how much he knew of him or whether he got him on reputation alone. I suspect that the later signings are more Rosler's or at least he has better knowledge even if Warbuton recommends them. The biggest criticism of the club I believe (not just Rosler) is that our scouting network doesn't seem up to scratch which is why we have consistently failed to attract the players. I also have a concern that the management team don't see enough games down South and I think that is far from ideal. Both Allen and Scott prided themselves on their extensive knowledge of players (particularly Southern based) and I wonder if Rosler has the same. I would like to know how many southern reserve games or non-league games Rosler or Farrell gets to or sends a trusted scout to for example.
I believe that Uwe has the right ideas but the club is not identifying the players to match the ambition and my worry is that this will continue in the summer. I really do think we need to have our management team based in the South. Whether these issues will be sorted in time for the summer remains to be seen - if our target area is the North West then we going to continue to struggle to attract decent permanent players. If you're 28 on a good wage playing up there, it's got to be a bloody good offer to want you to come to Brentford.
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The link with Man City was overplayed. It probably helped get him the job, who doesn't try to sell themselves at an interview?
IMO, Uwe did not know enough players when he joined so it was Warburton's responsibility to bring them in. He was certainly responsible for McGinn, Bennett, Thompson. Douglas I think I recall hearing was wanted by Rosler even though he hadn't been appointed when he was approached. Ditto Donaldson although I would be interested to know just how much he knew of him or whether he got him on reputation alone. Logan is obviously Roslers. I suspect that the later signings are more Rosler's or at least he has better knowledge even if Warbuton recommends them.
The biggest criticism of the club I believe (not just Rosler) is that our scouting network doesn't seem up to scratch which is why we have consistently failed to attract the players. This is ironic given that our backroom staff must be the most expensive and extensive in our history but it's no good if it only identifying kids for the Development squad. I also have a concern that the management team don't see enough games down South and I think that is far from ideal. Both Allen and Scott prided themselves on their extensive knowledge of players (particularly Southern based) and I wonder if Rosler has the same. I would like to know how many southern reserve games or non-league games Rosler or Farrell gets to or sends a trusted scout to for example.
I believe that Uwe has the right ideas but the club is not identifying the players to match the ambition and my worry is that this will continue in the summer. I really do think we need to have our management team based in the South and Rosler should be encouraged to relocate if he can't commit enough time because of where he is based.
Whether these issues will be sorted in time for the summer remains to be seen - if our target area is the North West then we going to continue to struggle to attract decent permanent players. If you're 28 on a good wage playing up there, it's got to be a bloody good offer to want you to come to Brentford.
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I think the problem is that we're priced out of non-league in today's market and we don't have the network that PL clubs have overseas. The "development squad" model, where we pick up the the 'rejects' from PL academies and our own academy seems to be the least cost route.
IMO, Uwe did not know enough players when he joined so it was Warburton's responsibility to bring them in. He was certainly responsible for McGinn, Bennett, Thompson. Douglas I think I recall hearing was wanted by Rosler even though he hadn't been appointed when he was approached. Ditto Donaldson although I would be interested to know just how much he knew of him or whether he got him on reputation alone. Logan is obviously Rosler's. I suspect that the later signings are more Rosler's or at least he has better knowledge even if Warbuton recommends them.
The biggest criticism of the club I believe (not just Rosler) is that our scouting network doesn't seem up to scratch which is why we have consistently failed to attract the players. This is ironic given that our backroom staff must be the most expensive and extensive in our history but it's no good if it only identifying kids for the Development squad. I also have a concern that the management team don't see enough games down South and I think that is far from ideal. Both Allen and Scott prided themselves on their extensive knowledge of players (particularly Southern based) and I wonder if Rosler has the same. I would like to know how many southern reserve games or non-league games Rosler or Farrell get to or sends a trusted scout to for example.
I believe that Uwe has the right ideas but the club is not identifying the players to match the ambition and my worry is that this will continue in the summer. I really do think we need to have our management team based in the South and Rosler should be encouraged to relocate if he can't commit enough time because of where he is based.
Whether these issues will be sorted in time for the summer remains to be seen - if our target area is the North West then we're going to continue to struggle to attract decent permanent players. If you're 28 on a good wage playing up there, it's got to be a bloody good offer to want you to come to Brentford.
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