Kevin Thelwell has explained how Everton went through a 'thorough and wide-ranging recruitment search' before appointing James Vaughan as the club’s new loans pathway manager.
Everton confirmed on Friday morning that Vaughan, who rose through the ranks at the club and went on to make more than 400 senior appearances - including 60 for the Goodison Park club - will take up the position on Monday, September 5.
The former forward retired from playing in May 2021 and joins Everton after a spell as Sporting Director at Tranmere Rovers, a role he was entrusted with at the age of just 33. In his new role, Vaughan will be responsible for identifying the most beneficial loan opportunities for the Blues' development squad players, while overseeing the provision of a monitoring, evaluating and mentoring support network.
