Quote:To clear it up, it's probably better to think of a soccer manager as the GM and Head Coach rolled into one, whilst a soccer head coach similar to a co-ordinator.


What's interesting about this case is, the head coach is keeping that title, meaning that someone else will most likely be installed in a GM type role.


Maybe Shad Khan is attempting to bring an NFL style hierarchy to Fulham.


This has been tried before but without much success

Probably the best way of putting it!  Fulham will no doubt go for a Director of Football (GM type role - in charge of transfers).

 

 Newcastle United recruited one this year, Joe Kinnear (was previously their manager), he managed to recruit one player on loan who they seem to be relying on this season!  He hasn't been received very well in Newcastle as after getting the job he went on national radio to talk about the new role and didn't seem to know any of the players names, calling Yohan Cabaye, Yohan Kebab (as well as the lack of recruitment)!  

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