Jim Moves To Director of Football Role

The club has completed its review of the football department following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season in preparation for what will be a highly competitive cinch League Two. We are implementing new approach as we acknowledge that we fell short of our expectations last season.

The positions of Manager, Head of Football Operations, and Head of Recruitment will be replaced by a Director of Football and a Head Coach. The Director of Football will have delegated authority to oversee the whole operation of the football department and will work closely with a new Head Coach, and both technical and medical staff to provide the best support for the first team playing squad.

The club is pleased to announce that Jim Duffy has agreed to take on the Director of Football post. The appointment of a Head Coach will be announced in due course.

This structure will ensure that the strategic leadership of the football department is undertaken by a person experienced in all aspects of the game, and will also enable the Board to focus on the other key areas of the club vital to enabling the club to return to League One stronger than before.

Jim commented:-

“I am delighted to head up the new football department with Clyde as Director of Football.  I understand the many challenges that clubs face these days both on and off the pitch, but hopefully with many years of experience I can help take Clyde forward.  I will be working closely with a new Head Coach to assemble an almost completely new squad which will give us a fighting chance to compete next season. A lot of work is required in a short period of time.”

Chairman Gordon Thomson added:-

“In business, experience is often valued, whereas in football sometimes it can be undervalued. In this new structure we believe the whole club will benefit from Jim’s experience and knowledge of the game. We are delighted he has committed to the club and will help us build for the future.”