If there's one thing that Manchester United fans have been clamouring for in the wake of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, it is a Director of Football to oversee the footballing side of the business. Because, despite heavy protestations claiming the contrary, their current executives are not the most football-savvy operators.
This has become abundantly clear during Jose Mourinho's tenure; chants of "Jose's right, the board are sh*te" were echoing around Old Trafford after Newcastle's second goal went in on Saturday.
Of course, Mourinho and his fearsome pinky finger were able to cajole the side into a spirited second half comeback on that occasion, saving his own bacon in the process.