Richard Montague

Swansea seem to think more of us than some of us, no doubt RM inputted on it though 😂

Under his leadership, Notts County consistently outperformed their playing budget, scoring a significant number of goals, developing and selling players for substantial fees, and establishing a reputation for possession-based attacking football. They currently sit second in League Two.

Notably, Notts County secured a return to the EFL under current Swans head coach Luke Williams in 2023, becoming renowned for an exciting style of play that saw them score a remarkable 117 goals in a season.

They have since challenged for promotion to League One, while developing young players who have made a considerable impact for the club and/or generated significant transfer fees.

Richard?s deep understanding of data analytics and his first-hand knowledge of the football industry and operations make him the outstanding candidate for this role.

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Originally Posted by matt_magpie

Swansea seem to think more of us than some of us, no doubt RM inputted on it though ��

Under his leadership, Notts County consistently outperformed their playing budget, scoring a significant number of goals, developing and selling players for substantial fees, and establishing a reputation for possession-based attacking football. They currently sit second in League Two.

Notably, Notts County secured a return to the EFL under current Swans head coach Luke Williams in 2023, becoming renowned for an exciting style of play that saw them score a remarkable 117 goals in a season.

They have since challenged for promotion to League One, while developing young players who have made a considerable impact for the club and/or generated significant transfer fees.

Richard?s deep understanding of data analytics and his first-hand knowledge of the football industry and operations make him the outstanding candidate for this role.

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Jao also did the data analytics,.

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Originally Posted by marky

What level do Notts County need to get to before we can keep people that are important, obviously we couldn't do it in non league and we don't appear to be able to do it in this league so if we're in League One next year, will that mean we can keep people we want to keep?

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There?s barely a team in the Premier League that are at that level so I would say we will never be at that level.
The irony is when the time comes that nobody is coming to take our assets, something has gone wrong!

This may be my na?vety in understanding how Football Radar works but I would have thought that there is somebody within that company that is able to analyse stats like Montague could do to move into his position.
At least it?s happened now and not in April and allows whoever moves in time to review player stats for recruitment in the summer.

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Originally Posted by lunaspie

Maybe he hopes to part the Reedtz Sea.

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One caller Torah strip off him for willful ignorance.

It's a shame that Richard Montague is leaving the club. I think he's done a fantastic job since coming to the club. We have brought in far more hits than misses and we have sold more players for money than at any point this century. We've also replaced those that have left as well and have moved forward season on season.

The club have lost key members of staff in the past six years under the Reedz brothers whether that be players, coaches, backroom staff and not forgetting the sad passing of CEO Jason Turner. Those whom have come in have been able to do a job and help to continue to take the club forward. It's because of this I'm confident that the club will be able to find a suitable replacement for Richard Montague.

Trust in the radar.

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Originally Posted by LeftPeg_Pie

Yeah I assume so. Be nice to get at least a bag of balls or something for him.

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Originally Posted by matt_magpie

😂 just not a signed LW photo from them.

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Good luck to him. Right after the window is probably the best time to lose someone who's really head of recruitment if you have to do it.

As for worrying about some departures not being for progression, I couldn't care less how bad any particular player or their agent's judgement is, all that matters is what we get from the deal. So far I think we've replaced every single departure and consistently improved, only now we actually monetise our assets and don't have a Wootton situation.

High profile leavers have had mixed fortunes - RR has done well, LW looks well set, IB & ML not so much. As for Crowley...

No one at any level can resist bigger clubs' advances, but we're only just getting used to people wanting to pay for our employees again. Someone mentioned Stockport and Challinor - they have a mega wealthy fan as an owner and Challinor's style is hardly fashionable. Perhaps the fact that we let players go when we do - but turn down decent money for AJ - is because the bros back their ability to consistently scale up.

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Originally Posted by Rincewind_rooftrouser

LW looks well set

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I'd look at their message boards mate, the win the other night saved his job for another match.