New sporting Director is David Downes

[Sunpool]

Sources: Sheffield Wednesday's David Downes agree Blackpool sporting director role​

Sheffield Wednesday’s head of recruitment David Downes has agreed a deal to become sporting director at Blackpool, sources have told Football Insider.

He is set to leave his position at the League One club to join up with the Championship strugglers at Bloomfield Road.

 

[adamswonkyteeth]

David Downes - First team - First team staff - Sheffield Wednesday

Player profile for David Downes

www.swfc.co.uk

 

[aquaduck]

Meet your next scapegoat...

 

[Jonnyseasider]

Looks like Nixon got it wrong......... again

 

[Mike_BFC]

Can’t wait to demand his resignation because we conceded a throw in.

 

[Chunkylad]

Looks like Nixon got it wrong......... again

Who’d have thought???

“Pay me some money and I’ll Google fan sites for you”

 

[SwannDangerous]

Interesting...

Seems a strong appointment to be honest.

Good CV.

Wigan, Villa and Wednesday are his previous clubs

 

[BIG_BERTHA_3]

Who’d have thought???

“Pay me some money and I’ll Google fan sites for you”

Give me your details Chunky lad I will send a fiver over

 

[BIG_BERTHA_3]

Blackpool set to poach Sheffield Wednesday figure in surprise move - The72

Blackpool are set to name Sheffield Wednesday's head of recruitment David Downes as their new sporting director, claims Football Insider.

the72.co.uk

 

[PNENIL]

Just need to give him a derogatory childish nickname now for when things go wrong.

 

[JJpool]

This is a MASSIVE appointment.

 

[BIG_BERTHA_3]

This is a MASSIVE appointment.

Might be a massive disappointment yet

 

[fcblackpool]

Does he talk well?

 

[Gynn & Tonic]

Just need to give him a derogatory childish nickname now for when things go wrong.

Going Downes?

 

[Chunkylad]

Promotion and he’s dynamite.
Mid table and he’s dickhead

 

[Simonized]

I predict the first signing will be Reece Ja.........Oh, wait a minute

 

[Wizaard]

Can’t wait to demand his resignation because we conceded a throw in.

Nixon?

 

[Bloomers123Be bop deluxe]

Pathetic comment to make. Try bring positive that's what fans/supporters do ffs

Meet your next scapegoat...

 

[poolseasider]

Pathetic comment to make. Try bring positive that's what fans/supporters do ffs

I think irony is lost on you.

 

[Bloomers123Be bop deluxe]

Downes syndrome?

Ffs how low does this site stoop

 

[Bloomers123Be bop deluxe]

I think irony is lost on you.

Not really

 

[Eventhepenguins]

Before we get too excited, has anyone checked his tattoos yet??

 

[Simonized]

Ffs how low does this site stoop

I do worry as these people walk among us its terrible.

 

[Seasidestevo71]

Awaits usual reply’s and criticism

 

[Mr Tangerine Man]

Hmmm, haven't we had enough "Downs" this season?

 

[NewburyOne]

All we need now is Matthew Upson as his deputy and they would really fit in well at Blackpool!

 

[Bpooltown54]

Like this. think this is a step in the right direction.

 

[CGP1]

Mr Downes's main issue will be adjusting from a fanbase of several million to one our size

 

[SouthernSeasider]

Can't see many negatives in this one. Good appointment it seems.

 

[FY5_Seasider]

Dogshit Dave. Keep it simple lads and lasses.

 

[Matesrates]

Just need to give him a derogatory childish nickname now for when things go wrong.

Downer

 

[John Deary me]

Downes syndrome?

Might have been better muttering that one to yourself.

 

[Stu99]

Am I right in thinking this would be a replacement for the Coventry fella, not Mansford?

Seems to have a similar background (recruitment etc)

 

[B_Side_The_C_Side]

I just hope that he's going to make himself available at 3,00am every Sunday morning for a text conversation about the quality of pies available...
You know.....the really important things...

 

[traffordtang]

Mr Downes's main issue will be adjusting from a fanbase of several million to one our size

He’s downessizing

 

[Jonnyseasider]

Am I right in thinking this would be a replacement for the Coventry fella, not Mansford?

Seems to have a similar background (recruitment etc)

That's correct

 

[Hazi]

Sheff Wed have built a more complete side than we did going up. I’d take Barry Bannan back to

 

[TKL_Seasider]

Dogshit Dave. Keep it simple lads and lasses.

Taken

 

[Shiggy]

Some of their fans saying he’s signed loads of injury prone players since he was brought in in 2019

 

[John Deary me]

Some of their fans saying he’s signed loads of injury prone players since he was brought in in 2019

He's a perfect match . Will fit in immediately.

 

[tangysider]

I predict the first signing will be Reece Ja.........Oh, wait a minute

Said on another thread Reece James is probably the best LB on our books as Lyons will be covering RB while Gabriel recuperates which could be many months

 

[Jonnyseasider]

Reece James is much better than Garbage and Thompson

 

[Mark_GT]

Said on another thread Reece James is probably the best LB on our books as Lyons will be covering RB while Gabriel recuperates which could be many months

My Massive supporting mate tells me James has been one of their most consistent players this season.

 

[JJpool]

Does he talk well?

Sadly he's mute. But his hand signals are very inspiring...

 

[King Billy]

Reece James is much better than Garbage and Thompson

Bloodyhell. Each to there own and all but you have to be pretty diar to be worse than Reece James.

 

[Seaseaseasider]

I don't know a lot about Sheffield Wednesday, but my worry would be that they have failed so far to get out of L1 with a much higher budget and wage bill than we would ever be able to afford. So, with that in mind has this guy really done well there?

Perhaps has found some really good players for a bargain and there are other reasons why they haven't gone up? Would be happy to be told that is the case.

 

[JJpool]

I don't know a lot about Sheffield Wednesday, but my worry would be that they have failed so far to get out of L1 with a much higher budget and wage bill than we would ever be able to afford. So, with that in mind has this guy really done well there?

Perhaps has found some really good players for a bargain and there are other reasons why they haven't gone up? Would be happy to be told that is the case.

You could say they've been a bit unlucky this season.

93 points so far, could be more, that'd get automatic promotion most seasons.

 

[Simonized]

At least we are getting someone who will have targets already on file for this division.

 

[Seaseaseasider]

You could say they've been a bit unlucky this season.

93 points so far, could be more, that'd get automatic promotion most seasons.

He has been at Sheff Wed for over four years though. They are a club that, when looking at size alone, should definitely be in the Championship.

 

[cside]

He has been at Sheff Wed for over four years though. They are a club that, when looking at size alone, should definitely be in the Championship.

He is head of recruitment at Sheffield Wednesday, but you’re holding him responsible for their league position? Give it a rest.