Derek Adams appointed Plymouth Argyle sporting director
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
Derek Adams has been appointed sporting director of League One club Plymouth Argyle, having joined as director of football last November.
Derek Adams has been appointed permanent sporting director of Plymouth Argyle, less than a year after returning to the club as director of football. Adams, who previously managed Argyle and led them to promotion from League Two in 2017, will lead all football strategy at the club, including the men's first team, sports science and academy development.
David Fox, who was head of football operations, will now take on an expanded role to include recruitment responsibilities. Fox will report to Adams and will be responsible for overseeing the pathway for academy players into head coach Tom Cleverley's first team.
Cleverley welcomed the restructuring, describing Adams' permanent appointment as 'huge news'. He said Adams brings understanding of the managerial role and that they have worked well together since Adams arrived. 'He understands what I go through, how lonely that can be at times, how panic and emotion is not the best solution,' Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon. The partnership has coincided with strong form: Argyle were bottom of League One when Adams arrived but finished narrowly outside the play-offs last season and currently sit top after six wins in their first ten games this season.
How it is being reported
- Tom Cleverley welcomes 'huge news' about Derek Adams and David FoxAdams becomes Plymouth Argyle's permanent sporting director and Fox will take on an expanded role as head of football operations and recruitmentPlymouthLive · 15 Oct, 14:33
- Adams' new Plymouth role huge news - CleverleyPlymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says Derek Adams' new role is "huge news" for the club.BBC Devon · 15 Oct, 14:23
- Adams becomes Plymouth Argyle sporting directorPlymouth Argyle appoint Derek Adams as the League One club's sporting director.BBC Devon · 15 Oct, 13:01
In this story: Derek Adams · Plymouth Argyle · Tom Cleverley · David Fox · League One · Home Park
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