Tottenham appoint new director of football operations
As confirmed on the club’s official website, Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Former Swansea City chairman Trevor Birch as the club’s new director of football operations.
As part of a major restructure in the hierarchy in terms of the football side of things are run within the club, Birch assumes the role of the director of football operations. He replaces Rebecca Caplehorn, who will now take on the role of Director of Football Administration and Governance.
There is also a big promotion for chief scout Steve Hitchen. He will now take on the role of Technical Performance Director. In this role, Hitchen will focus on building capabilities to support footballing infrastructure across senior and youth teams.
In addition, Hitchen will also oversee scouting, performance and recruitment analysis and youth recruitment.
These management changes will lead to the creation of a Football Board consisting of Trevor Birch, Rebecca Caplehorn and Steve Hitchen, chaired by Daniel Levy.
A statement released by the club read:
“Trevor has extensive industry experience and has held several prominent roles within football, including having previously been Chairman of Swansea City FC and CEO of Chelsea, Sheffield United, Derby County, Everton and Leeds United. Trevor will focus on the development of the Club’s Football Operations.”
Club update:
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 1, 2020
More Tottenham Hotspur News
- Tottenham eye cut-price move for Lucas de Vega
- Tottenham interested in Jovane Cabral
- Spurs begin talks with Hugo Lloris over new contract
The 62-year-old Birch was a professional footballer who began his career at Liverpool before having spells with Shrewsbury, Chester, Marine, Runcorn and Norwich Victoria.
He played an important role in Roman Abramovich’s takeover of Chelsea and the subsequent spending spree in the first window post-takeover.
Birch leaves his role at the Swans after only 17 months in the role.
