This is a good move. Joe seems like a communicable, positive and competent guy. Something we need.
"We are in the midst of an investment into larger and more complex data analytics tools and personnel for recruiting which will need to be incorporated under this newly consolidated organisation"
This is is also good news, ostensibly. Clubs higher up the pyramid have this in place as a given these days. While it's no guarantee, it's something that can be used to good effect - this has SC's stamp all over it.
I wonder what our relationship with Brighton is like these days... by all accounts, from what I've been told, their scouting set up is next level. We need to leverage that Andrew Crofts connection for some insight!