The global pandemic was a game-changer for scouting in that respect. Until recently though, there was still a big emphasis on being at games and watching players performing live. Scouting has gone through huge changes over the last couple of decades and evolved largely as a result of the technological advances that Rigg mentions - video and data in particular. But it’s more of a habit and a lifestyle than real productivity.” There’s still people who say, ‘No, I’ve got to be at the tournament, I’ve got to be there’, which I kind of get. “But as technology changed, scouting completely changed. “We did it in the early days because it was the only way you could see players, and you could also build contacts and meet people,” says Mike Rigg, who has held senior recruitment roles at Manchester City, Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and Burnley. Reading a lot into a little is not a good idea when it comes to scouting, especially in a situation as unique as a World Cup.
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