Scouting

What I learned from...rebuilding an MLS team on Football Manager 2024

This is an episode of me procrastinating and not finishing my main projects and other articles.

Jun 30 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 3)

An East Asia-focused edition because Asian football needs more love and attention!

Jun 23 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 2)

A current Germany U21 hotshot, another German leading the line to a promotion, a forgotten wonderkid, and a truly under-the-radar honourable mention.

Jun 13 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 1)

It's the early days of the 2025 summer transfer window and some clubs have already made their first moves on the market.

Jun 3 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Final)

Will the U20 Asian Cup title go to the West of Asia, or will it leave the continent and head down to Oceania?

Mar 2 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Semi-final)

Four teams. Two spots in the final. One chance of eternal glory.

Feb 26 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Quarter-final Day 2)

Two more names who will be calling up their hotels to extend their stay in Shenzhen will be determined today!

Feb 23 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Quarter-final Day 1)

It's the knockout stage of the U20 Asian Cup and things will only get spicy from here...

Feb 22 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 5)

Who will continue to advance from group C, and who will have to start packing to return home from Shenzhen?

Feb 16 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 4)

As teams started to settle into the U20 Asian Cup, more young players will also start to feel more confident to perform.

Feb 15 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 3)

It is time for the big names to showcase their talents!

Feb 14 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 1)

Potentially the place for the best Asian youngsters to showcase their talent, so I have to be there (virtually) to scout them!

Feb 12 •

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