How To Become A Football Scout

Ask any football fan what their dream job would be, and, ignoring the obvious reply of a professional footballer, one of the other likely answers is of course to be a football scout. Its likely to be among other possibilities, such as a manager, coach and suchlike, but I think any fan would love the… Continue reading How To Become A Football Scout

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Scout Report: Portugal

Benfica boss Jorge Jesus is the longest serving manager in the Primeira Liga after joining the club in 2009

Background The Portuguese first division, the Primeira Liga, has been in establishment since 1934, and is currently in its 80th season. Before 1938, the Portuguese league was not considered the most important competition for club sides; it was in fact the Portuguese knock out cup that was more important, with the winner being crowned Portuguese… Continue reading Scout Report: Portugal

Scout Report: Sweden

Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson is presented to the media as the boss of newly promoted Falkenbergs FF

Background The Swedish First Division, Allsvenskan, has been in its current format since 1924, after taking over from the Svenska Serien, the original Swedish First Division. In 2001, the Allsvenskan trophy was named the ‘Lennart Johanssons Pokal’, after the former UEFA President Lennart Johansson. Johansson held his post as UEFA President between 1990 and 2007,… Continue reading Scout Report: Sweden

Become a Football Blogger

You may have seen recently that Footy Blog was offering football journalism internships for students, well now we’re also looking for part-time football bloggers. We’re looking for people who are interested in gaining experience working as a football writer, perhaps someone looking for a career within the sports journalism industry. This will be a completely… Continue reading Become a Football Blogger

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