The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) flew in another high-profile individual for a discussion over the post of technical director at the game's governing body.

Australian Paul Smalley, a footballer-turned-coach, has worked as the coach of the youth team of England in the World Cup and European Championship. He was also technical director of New Zealand Football Association, regional director for English Football Association and director of youth at Portsmouth Football Club in England, according to available information.

“We sought help from FIFA to find a suitable technical director and FIFA recommended Paul Smalley, who was supposed to arrive here tomorrow [Tuesday], but we flew him in today [Monday] to give him an opportunity to watch the Federation Cup final,” informed BFF general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag.

BFF president Kazi Salahuddin is likely to sit with Smalley tomorrow as he will fly out on June 30th.

Smalley, who is an FA and UEFA A licensed instructor, also worked as the National Premier League structure in Queensland, Australia as general manager and technical advisor at the Northern Fury Football Club before concentrating on his executive director role with RPM Coaching.

He is currently working at the Australia FA delivering FFA/AFC A and B coaching course.

Meanwhile, the game's governing body is close to signing up Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet, who is scheduled to leave here today after having held fruitful talks with BFF high-ups over the last few days.