SMB Scouting 101



gipetto said:
To help reduce costs at the club, I thought it wise to setup a SMB scouting network, primarily relying on youtube scouting videos, Quest TV, Skouted and Transfermarkt. You'll be pleased to know that this scouting network is open to all SMBers, so feel free to offer your realistic suggestions in the hope that Tony Coton and his vast North West and Scandinavian networking team will turn to us to help resolve our on field issues. Sheepskin coats welcome, but not necessary, this is an entirely inclusive group, all recommendations welcome.

A few of these names have already been mentioned in recent months, but they're worth mentioning again in some instances as they're still very much available:

1. Harry McKirdy
Team: Carlisle United
Position: Attacking Midfielder/Winger
Age: 22

He hals from Villa's academy, later making the make to Stoke to help further his development. He impressed at a few lower league clubs whilst on loan, before deciding to join Carlisle. Not an easy move to make after being at clubs like Villa and Stoke, but he was obviously desperate to play. He's a tricky winger and exciting to watch. He'd certainly give us something else going forward and I think much like O'Nein, he'd be able to make the step up to league one. Still only young, he has time to develop further, he's out of contract in June next year. We could get him in January for a fee, although I suspect there will be other interested parties.

He hasn't got a highlights reel unfortunately, this is the best I could find:


2. Charlie Kirk
Team: Crewe
Position: Left Winger
Age: 21

Developed through Crewe's academy, he's now a regular in their side. Again, another tricky, creative player. Only 21 and I believe he'd be a good addition to our side.

Again, highlights hard to come by, which seems to be the case for league one and two players, but a few snippets here, he's number 10 (on the left wing) and gets the goal:


3. Paddy Madden
Team: Fleetwood
Position: Striker
Age: 29

He's scored 14 in 22 games this season. Age isn't on his side, but we'd be weakening a league one rival whilst improving our attack. A proven goalscorer in league one and he's currently bang in form. His fee may be an issue as Fleetwood son't be keen to sell, least of all with it being Barton and us, his cotract expires in 2022, but this will likely be his last chance to play for a club like ours.


4. Marcus Maddison
Team: Peterborough
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Age: 26

No introductions needed here. He's a class act in this league and a local lad. He's out of contract in the summer, we may face stiff compeition but now we know we're losing McGeady we need an adequate replacement. Will he come? Who knows, if we show ambition in the transfer market, there's no reason why we can't still go up this leason, still lots to play for.


5. Jorge Grant
Team: Lincoln City
Position: Midfielder
Age: 24

He was at Reading, Nike and Nottingham academies and was loaned to several lower league clubs before signing for Lincoln. He particularly impressed at Grimsby, scoring 15 goals from midfield. So far this season he's comtributed with 6 assists. He's technically sound and may be a better option to what we currently have. He was at loan to Luton last season, playing 19 games for the league champions.


6. Ben Heneghan
Team: Sheff Utd
Position: Centre Half
Age: 26

Currently on loan at Blackpool, although missed the game yesterday due to suspension. I think he's a steady centre half in this league, could link up well with Willis.

Wilder's thoughts on Heneghan:



Feel free to pin this thread mods. It could save our club.
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I’ve heard there’s a player called Freddie Adu who’s class on Championship Manager.
 
The Big Nigerian centre half at Almeria on loan from a Turkish team.
That shortarse Smyth lad who was at Fleetwood on loan from QPR last season.
 
Hugh Gains said:
If were pieing McGeady they should just throw his wages at Maddison. I don't care if hes an extrovert or what not, he'd thrive of playing in front of 30k.

But we won't get anyone close to that level of ability, the costs would cut into Donalds inevitable profits.
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Out of the frying pan into the fire with that idea. Maddison is trouble. We need to research a players mentality and character as much as footballing ability to more forward.
riffraff said:
The Big Nigerian centre half at Almeria on loan from a Turkish team.
That shortarse Smyth lad who was at Fleetwood on loan from QPR last season.
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Wasn't that Smyth lad the one who came out with mental issues last season.... He'd fit in with the fans at least :lol:
 
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Not sure if this thread is a pisstake or not but it is OK for anyone to go to a non league or lower league game and recommend a player to the club. I have done it in the past and although the club didn’t bother my agent friend took him on to his books.

Saving money for the club, SD will love it
 
Football Dinosaur said:
Out of the frying pan into the fire with that idea. Maddison is trouble. We need to research a players mentality and character as much as footballing ability to more forward.

Wasn't that Smyth lad the one who came out with mental issues last season.... He'd fit in with the fans at least :lol:
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That's Billy Kee at Accrington - that's also where Smyth was, not Fleetwood.
 
Football Dinosaur said:
Out of the frying pan into the fire with that idea. Maddison is trouble. We need to research a players mentality and character as much as footballing ability to more forward.

Wasn't that Smyth lad the one who came out with mental issues last season.... He'd fit in with the fans at least :lol:
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Dunno.
 

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