Newcastle United have made a key signing as they look to improve their Academy set-up by appointing Manchester City scout Paul Midgley as new head of youth recruitment.
Midgley joins the club from Manchester City where he will work alongside sporting director Dan Ashworth and Academy boss Steve Harper. Midgley has been with the Engish champions since May where he served as their Northern UK Youth Scouting Manager.
Having impressed at Leeds in a head of national Academy recruitment role, as well as Sunderland for two years as a regional talent spotter, Midgley comes in to work with a familiar face in Under-21 coach Elliott Dickman and Mark Atkinson who is head of player development.
