I thought this worthy of a separate thread (apologies to UllFC)

Certainly out of left field this one but an interesting and astute apppointment

[urlhttps://www.hullfc.com/blog/2021/09/27/shenton-appointed-as-head-of-emerging-talent/[/url

Shenton's experience at Cas and Saints cannot be questioned. Good to have some fresh ideas from outside the club.

Good luck to the guy, as you say should bring some fresh ideas.

Obviously a very good centre but not sure what experience he has though? Has he done some work with the academy at Cas?

I agree good to have someone from outside the club happy with that until i saw the name of Yeaman involved.
Must of failed the exam to be a prison officer

no he passed it actually He's working part time with the academy.

I thought we had learnt our lesson in jobs for the local boys

Like the sound of this - surprised Cas didnt find a position for him tbh

Smart move by Hull

Good personality and character to have in and around the club.

I've no problem with Yeaman in that role. You would have had a point if, say, Rich Horne had got the Head of Emerginf Talent job but the club have shown they are looking to bring in new ideas.

Good appointment. Should have his finger on the pulse re-snaffling a few
good youngsters from West Yorks

Never a great natural talent but just out-grafted most, always played out his skin. Good to have around and is well regarded across the game. Hopefully this is the type of signing that brings long term success.

Has he done any coaching before?

I guess this doesn't count then......

I asked if he had, I didn't say he hadn't

I think it's a fair questions, what experience does he has at academy coaching, he may have coaching experience with the first team, but I would have rather have someone who has coached at that level before and has a track reckon of developing players.

It might work out, but it looks like another gamble.

I agree, the appointment of Shenny as head of emerging talent, shows we are at last taking the development of our youth seriously, hopefully this could be a master stroke, perhaps without relevant coaching badges yet, but with so much experience, knowledge of the game, this former dream team, international has worked with some of the best, this appointment shows some innovation to me.

Welcome Shenny and good luck.