Director of European Recruitment

[StVince1966]

michael owen anyone?

[up and away]

Are people seriously going to cheer the appointment of a European scout? It really isn't that big news. It's good that we are finally getting some sort of scouting system abroad sorted, as we haven't had one for a while but it isn't groundbreaking.

 

The appointment itself may not rock too many boats for the average fan, but the implications of such a step cannot be underestimated. How many Championship clubs (those not fresh out of the Premier) do you know with a European scouting set up. These guys do not come cheap when you account for the travelling expenses, salaries and add ons. It only makes sense when you are looking at spending serious wonga in this area, combined with a very strong national set up. The implications are far more reaching than just some scout being appointed!