st john
Well-Known Member
I had never heard of Adam Armstrong before we signed him, but what the signing tells me is that there must be quite a few young players out there who could do a similar job in L1, the trick is to be able to identify them and then to persuade the club that the player will benefit by playing for us on loan. Obvious, but the point is, it's not always about attracting a big name.
That's what TM was talking about when he criticised the lack of a scouting system, and surely one of the reasons why SP failed.
I realise all the other clubs in this and other leagues are competing for the same players, but this is the advantage of having a high profile manager with a good reputation, and a properly functioning scouting system.
Hopefully IF Newcastle recall Adam in January (by no means certain) we can find another like him.
That's what TM was talking about when he criticised the lack of a scouting system, and surely one of the reasons why SP failed.
I realise all the other clubs in this and other leagues are competing for the same players, but this is the advantage of having a high profile manager with a good reputation, and a properly functioning scouting system.
Hopefully IF Newcastle recall Adam in January (by no means certain) we can find another like him.