I had been a football Academy scout for 7 years with achampionship club. 18 onth back I had a slight stroke which partially effected sight. I travelled throughout South Yorkshire the later part of my time with them covering under 7's and junior club nursery set up's. I was out nearly every weekend for expenses only. When I approached the club last year could they pay for a taxi for me to scout a new ACADEMY director and recruitment officer were in place and I was told they were not interested. Now the grading of various Academy's has moved to a league status I have contacted several premier clubs and other South yorkshire clubs without any joy.
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Sorry to hear that DerekY all I can say is it may be of interest for you to attend some junior matches and just give you sideline support to the managers whilst sitting and enjoying some of our future proffessional football players,we go most week-ends but not in a manergerial capacity more of a "you are washing the kit this week" capacity 
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