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Greer takes on development role

Former captain is new technical director David Weir's first appointment.

By Paul Camillin • 31 May 2022

By Paul Hazlewood
Gordon Greer has been promoted to pathway development manager.

Gordon Greer has become David Weir’s first appointment, having been promoted to the role of pathway development manager.

The former Albion captain takes on the role, commonly known as ‘loans manager’, with a remit to oversee the career development of Albion’s on loan players at other clubs here and abroad.

Technical director David explained, “Gordon has been working in the club’s recruitment team since October 2019, and this is a natural progression for him having covered the role since the New Year.

By Paul Hazlewood
Gordon Greer during his playing career as Albion captain.

“He has a great knowledge of the club, our aims and ambitions, both as a player and member of the scouting team and has been working with our players out on loan for some time.”

Meanwhile the club will be advertising for an assistant technical director, reporting to Weir, now he has been appointed technical director.

He was initially promoted to the role as assistant technical director last December, before stepping into the role of acting technical director in February.