New technical director - Gurdarshan Gopaladesikan

[Ragatino]

Surdarshan Gopaladesikan - Say that when you drunk!

'Suds' for short. Impressive CV, Benfica & Atalanta. More quality in the back office.

https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newcastle-united-recruit-surdarshan-gopaladesikan-to-technical-director-role

[Jammy89]

Does seem another grown up signing for the back room.

Only thing would be, will the new Sporting Director not want his own people in?

[Zippity]

Good job he's not a player-you'd go bankrupt getting that on the back of your shirt.

[Ragatino]

Good job he's not a player-you'd go bankrupt getting that on the back of your shirt.

They'd have to order a complete shirt print number set just for hims haha

[tinostongue]

How come we can’t get back room staff in quickly but not players. The group photos after a match are gonna need an extra wide lens to get them all in! I understand the modern game is built around technology and information but jeez! It’s players we need,they are the ones who will determine how this club progresses, or NOT. Let’s see some player signings please!

[Ragatino]

How come we can?t get back room staff in quickly but not players. The group photos after a match are gonna need an extra wide lens to get them all in! I understand the modern game is built around technology and information but jeez! It?s players we need,they are the ones who will determine how this club progresses, or NOT. Let?s see some player signings please!

It's a completely different hiring stream.

The Off-Field employees are not hired by the recruitment team.

The business side of the football club's HR hire the backroom staff.

The lad was leaving Atalanta after his contract expired. This was an easy hire for a free-agent in football terms.