Mark McGee chief scout?

[janee]

Sorry if fixtures but I noticed both Harper and Murphy have mentioned Mark McGee as being reasons that they wanted to come here. McGee stating that Brighton was a sound club to join and that it may do their internationL chances no harm.

 

[Frutos]

He still lives in the area I believe, and attends the Amex relatively regularly.

Nice to see and hear that he's putting in good words for us in matters like this.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Despite what some on here think, it appears that the club still has a good reputation with those in the game, which can only be good news.

 

[Don Tmatter]

Thought Ewan Chester was chief scout and not long been in the job?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

They both qualify for Scotland, and he is assistant manager to wee Gordie, so would have access to them. As posted above, he still lives here, and watches our matches.

 

[Arrid]

He still lives in the area I believe, and attends the Amex relatively regularly.

Yes, saw him strolling along in Hove just this week.

 

[8ace]

They both qualify for Scotland, and he is assistant manager to wee Gordie, so would have access to them. As posted above, he still lives here, and watches our matches.

His son is an Albion fan.

 

[skipper734]

Doesn't do Wee Gordon any harm either.

 

[Seagull73]

They both qualify for Scotland, and he is assistant manager to wee Gordie, so would have access to them. As posted above, he still lives here, and watches our matches.

This.

Love the fact that he is Scotland's assistant manager and could barely live further away without moving to continental Europe!!!

 

[JBizzle]

I always think McGhee talks really well about his time at the Albion and gets given short shrift (unfairly, in my opinion) by a lot of fans. He's always really positive about us as a club and clearly has very fond memories. It's good to see that he uses his influence in our favour too!

 

[W3 BHA]

I always think McGhee talks really well about his time at the Albion and gets given short shrift (unfairly, in my opinion) by a lot of fans. He's always really positive about us as a club and clearly has very fond memories. It's good to see that he uses his influence in our favour too!

Yes he does. I bumped into him at Glasgow airport a few years back. Very happy to chat and not a bad word about the Albion. He loved it here (although I appreciate some people will say, 'What else would he say'!)

 

[Zeff]

He was at Hove station on Wednesday evening, didn't disturb him but think he was heading to Fratton Park to see the game.

 

[Sheebo]

I could never spell his name right either.

Love MM. One of our luckiest promotions ever under him. And one of the most obvious cases of 'lost the dressing room' I've ever seen. I think it was obvious when his time was up...

Little story about him. Years ago myself and a couple of well known Albion fans went to Falmer training ground to get some photos along with @roz for the REMF. Virgo, Harding and David Lee (for comedy value) were our chosen sponsors and all agreed after we approached them at Withdean... It was Friday which was 'press day' and MM was being interviewed by SCR I presume. Asked his thoughts on the next day's match he said 'Well quite frankly we're absolutely shitting it'. Lots of laughter followed & they started the interview again but I admired his humour and honesty

 

[Deleted User X18H]

He still lives in the area I believe, and attends the Amex relatively regularly.

Nice to see and hear that he's putting in good words for us in matters like this.

He lives about 1/4 of a mile from me. Often see him and chat to him in Hove Park or Dyke Road .

 

[TSB]

Thought Ewan Chester was chief scout and not long been in the job?

I think it's a little tongue in cheek

 

[BigGully]

Despite what some on here think, it appears that the club still has a good reputation with those in the game, which can only be good news.

Of course they do and rightly so, BUT within the village of football a 'good reputation' generally means an opportunity to get paid higher than what you are worth.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Of course they do and rightly so, BUT within the village of football a 'good reputation' generally means an opportunity to get paid higher than what you are worth.

That goes for all clubs in the top 2 divisions. Or are we mugs?

 

[Mayfair Seagull]

I've got a lot of respect for Mark McGhee. He was a great manager for us and that promotion season was fantastic. I'll always be grateful to him for that.

 

[BigGully]

That goes for all clubs in the top 2 divisions. Or are we mugs?

Well if you cannot pay above their worth, then those within the game generally will not bother recommending that club if you have other options.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Well if you cannot pay above their worth, then those within the game generally will not bother recommending that club if you have other options.

I am sure there is an element of truth in that, but our facilities will definitely play a part as well.