derry Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Is joining Saints according to the MK press. (newsnow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Great hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/football/saint_mitch_leaves_stadium_mk_for_st_mary_s_1_3396202 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 From what I have read, he bleeds Milton Keynes. Not good; pathetic, some would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 From what I have read, he bleeds Milton Keynes. Not good; pathetic, some would say. Dirty Franchise bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Wait until Alpine finds out !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 So what does Head of recruitment actually do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 So what does Head of recruitment actually do? Have a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Have a guess. Lol yes Mr smartypants I know he recruits, but what I meant was is it for playing staff, coaching staff or just general club staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Have a guess. It's not a silly question though is it? Does he have final say on who we bring in or does he just keep track of where scouts are and what they're doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 So what does Head of recruitment actually do? Gives head to recruits ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 ...was is it for playing staff' date=' coaching staff or just general club staff?[/quote'] From the quote and age (30) it would seem to be on the playing side... "when Karl Robinson took charge at stadiummk he introduced a recruitment department at the Dons and assigned Mitch to his backroom staff." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 (edited) From the quote and age (30) it would seem to be on the playing side... "when Karl Robinson took charge at stadiummk he introduced a recruitment department at the Dons and assigned Mitch to his backroom staff." Still got no idea what he actually does though. Anything from scouring the world for multi million pouind signings to looking after first year academy arrivals. Wouldnt have thought he has the experiemce at 30 to be a good enough judge of talent. Edited 6 January, 2012 by buctootim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 He is a Mitchell. He will get things 'sorted' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Same role as Malcolm Elias used to have, more involved with the youngsters and academy I would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondo Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Gives head to recruits ;-) Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBenali Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Have a guess. Instead of trying to be a know it all, why not give an answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Still got no idea what he actually does though. Anything from scouring the world for multi million pouind signings to looking after first year academy arrivals. Wouldnt have thought he has the experiemce at 30 to be a good enough judge of talent.It's a good question. Ultimate Head of Recruitment has to be Nicola himself. Player recruitment has to be between NA, Les Reid and the team of scouts. So what is left? Is he just an HR bod, or does he look at academy targets from outside the usual channels and catchment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 (edited) The scouting department as it stands at the moment... Senior Recruitment Officer Bill Green Scouting Administrator Emily Webb Performance Analyst Tom Stockwell Youth Recruitment Officer Rod Ruddick Academy Recruitment Scout Chris Welman Analyst Stephen Corns Analyst Andrew Stone This doesn't include the numerous other scouts that the club also employ and come under the wing of Ruddick (senior scouting) and Welman (academy scouting). They must be looking for someone new to lead the European scouting as well. Paul Mitchell is a former professional footballer, it is unlikely he is going to be recruiting office and catering staff at Saints. Edited 6 January, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 (edited) It makes me wonder about Pardew actually. He made fairly obvious signings. We needed goal scorers, so he went and got Lambert and Barnard, well known names. He needed a tough midfielder, he got Dean Hammond, again a name anyone who's been around the Football League long enough will know about. Since he's gone, we've seen less obvious signings from further afield, De Ridder and Hooiveld for example. I wonder if Pardew was starting to get undermined by scouts and people above him making the calls. Guly's debut was Pardew's last game in charge... I can't imagine Nigel has had much of a say in who we've bought, perhaps other than Johnno Quick. Edited 6 January, 2012 by Crazy Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 The scouting department as it stands at the moment... Senior Recruitment Officer Bill Green Scouting Administrator Emily Webb Performance Analyst Tom Stockwell Youth Recruitment Officer Rod Ruddick Academy Recruitment Scout Chris Welman Analyst Stephen Corns Analyst Andrew Stone This doesn't include the numerous other scouts that the club also employ and come under the wing of Ruddick (senior scouting) and Welman (academy scouting). They must be looking for someone new to lead the European scouting as well. Paul Mitchell is a former professional football, it is unlikely he is going to be recruiting office and catering staff at Saints. A former professional football you say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Yep, he was deflated at the news a puncture would cut short his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 HEAD OF RECRUITMNENT ? Well, he won't have a lot to do then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 So what does Head of recruitment actually do? Have a guess. So just to confirm, you haven't got a f u cking clu e what Mitchell's specific role or remit might be, either here or at MK. Cut the snide comments you pedantic arseflap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 HEAD OF RECRUITMNENT ? Well, he won't have a lot to do then. I love the irony in your less than subtle suggestion that this NEW RECRUIT won't be busy because we wont be RECRUITING anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Yep, he was deflated at the news a puncture would cut short his career. back of the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 So just to confirm, you haven't got a f u cking clu e what Mitchell's specific role or remit might be, either here or at MK. Cut the snide comments you pedantic arseflap. What Mr. Fry said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 So just to confirm, you haven't got a f u cking clu e what Mitchell's specific role or remit might be, either here or at MK. Cut the snide comments you pedantic arseflap. Can an arseflap actually be pedantic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 The scouting department as it stands at the moment... Senior Recruitment Officer Bill Green Scouting Administrator Emily Webb Performance Analyst Tom Stockwell Youth Recruitment Officer Rod Ruddick Academy Recruitment Scout Chris Welman Analyst Stephen Corns Analyst Andrew Stone This doesn't include the numerous other scouts that the club also employ and come under the wing of Ruddick (senior scouting) and Welman (academy scouting). They must be looking for someone new to lead the European scouting as well. Paul Mitchell is a former professional footballer, it is unlikely he is going to be recruiting office and catering staff at Saints. Is that the same Andrew Stone from Pineapple Dance Studios who's currently on Celebrity Big Brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Still got no idea what he actually does though. Anything from scouring the world for multi million pouind signings to looking after first year academy arrivals. Wouldnt have thought he has the experiemce at 30 to be a good enough judge of talent. Like you, I'm bemused by this appointment in view of his age. I doubt there will have been much recruitment on the continent whilst at MK, so can we assume this chap will be 'recuiting' at a relatively junior and local - or UK at most - level ? Personally I was hoping for a Georges Prost type figure for European scouting/recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Can an arseflap actually be pedantic? Yeah, they get really anal about stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 He is going to be very busy in the next 3 and a bit weeks I thinks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Seems very young for this sort of role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 January, 2012 Share Posted 6 January, 2012 Seems very young for this sort of role. We don't know what role he has at Saints. The article doesn't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 7 January, 2012 Share Posted 7 January, 2012 Seems very young for this sort of role. Daniel Karbassiyoon handles Arsenal's scouting in North America, he's 27, career ended prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 7 January, 2012 Share Posted 7 January, 2012 Daniel Karbassiyoon handles Arsenal's scouting in North America, he's 27, career ended prematurely. Mmm, I suppose Villas-Boas was also Chelsea's Championship Manager geek at a pretty early age as well. Crikey, football has changed, in the good old days it was dodgy geezers in their 60's with Cockney accents who did this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 7 January, 2012 Share Posted 7 January, 2012 Mmm, I suppose Villas-Boas was also Chelsea's Championship Manager geek at a pretty early age as well. Crikey, football has changed, in the good old days it was dodgy geezers in their 60's with Cockney accents who did this sort of thing. There's a story about 'AVB' that I absolutely love - when he was a kid he lived in the same block of apartments as Bobby Robson when he was managing in Portugal, and he used to give him stick about his tactics. Bobby turned round one day and gave him a job! Look where he is now. AVB was a pretty damn good scout by all accounts, check out this scout report he did for Mourinho, it's in PDF format: http://www.bragafut.com/artigos/art18.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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