Thomas Thacker Email & Phone Number

First Team Scouting Regional Coordinator for the United Kingdom region. Use live, video and data methods to identify targets as part of the recruitment process. Submit written reports into the department and use technical scouting methods to determine/analyse targets.

United Kingdom

Part of the Famalicao Scouting Team. Main responsibility is identifying players within the United Kingdom, attending live matches and working with contacts promoting the work of our football club.Also undertake several other tasks within the department and scout using video and data other countries such as France, Croatia, Belgium, Austria, Scandinavia and Switzerland. Though open to any new ideas and trends within the football recruitment market.

Leicester, United Kingdom

Working as part of the Leicester City Senior recruitment team identifying and recruiting players for Leicester City Football Club.Continue to keep up to date knowledge on younger Leicester players coming through the academy system. Travel all around the UK and abroad reporting on potential targets progress. Submit timely reports/reviews to the recruitment department.Discuss targets with Head of Senior Player recruitment. Present targets and prospective signings to Director of… Show more Working as part of the Leicester City Senior recruitment team identifying and recruiting players for Leicester City Football Club.Continue to keep up to date knowledge on younger Leicester players coming through the academy system. Travel all around the UK and abroad reporting on potential targets progress. Submit timely reports/reviews to the recruitment department.Discuss targets with Head of Senior Player recruitment. Present targets and prospective signings to Director of Football.Have Scouts reporting directly to me and manage/support them.Provide video footage and reports for prospective targets working alongside clubs technical scouts. Have use of data to support player target suggestions.Help plan/co-ordinate scouting fixtures alongside Head of Technical scouting/scouting co-ordinator. Show less

Solihull/Chelmsley Wood/Coventry

Police Officer serving the West Midlands, worked in Response, Neighbourhood and Pro Active Policing - always part of a team ethic. Worked in Public Order, CBRN and executing warrants.

Midlands

Worked as a national scout for Birmingham City strategically covering Under 14-23 in the area. Also engaged in non league scouting and other activities providing comprehensive reports to Birmingham City Football Club. Was responsible for scouting in the South Midlands area covering Academy Level 1,2 and 3 clubs, showcase events and also followed up on recommendations given to the club.

Coventry/Birmingham/Rugby/Leicester

Worked as part of grass roots academy searching for future talent within midlands area.Attended Coventry Minor League fixtures and Nuneaton and Bedworth Sunday league games.Regular summer tournaments across the Midlands attended.Midland Junior Premier League fixtures on a Saturday morning.Provided detailed reports to the Clubs academy.