'Without delving too deeply into it, the first thing is that I'm going to be supporting the manager and working with him in making sure that things run smoothly,' explained the 46-year-old former international. 'I have the responsibility to direct and manage our scouting structure internationally and domestically, and to keep an eye on and assist the progress of the Academy. That's the simple summation. 'Over the next weeks and months I will be getting the scouts in place, finding the people that will lead the scouts along with me, and integrating the agendas and ideas of the different areas from the first team to the Academy. After that it will hopefully be a question of reviewing our efforts and making sure it is bearing the fruits that we expect. Things that suitable to him to do.