Tag: recruitment

Malcolm Elias: Fulham head of academy recruitment dies
7 June 2025 Off

Malcolm Elias: Fulham head of academy recruitment dies

By Total Football News

Malcolm Elias, the man responsible for developing Gareth Bale and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has died after a short illness.

Elias, Fulham’s head of academy recruitment, joined the Premier League club from Liverpool in 2009, having previously worked at Southampton.

In a statement, Fulham said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and dear friend, Malcolm Elias, after a short illness.

“The club’s head of academy

…
Stoke City: Ian Torrance named club’s new head of recruitment
24 March 2025 Off

Stoke City: Ian Torrance named club’s new head of recruitment

By Total Football News

Stoke City have named Ian Torrance as their new head of recruitment.

He has spent the past year in Italy in a similar role with Serie A club Como and replaces Lee Darnbrough who left the club in February after just eight months at the bet365 Stadium.

Torrance spent 13 years with Southampton, eventually becoming their chief scout before leaving to join Como in time for their first season back

…
Stoke City: Head of Recruitment Lee Darnbrough departs club
13 February 2025 Off

Stoke City: Head of Recruitment Lee Darnbrough departs club

By Total Football News

Stoke City have parted company with head of recruitment Lee Darnbrough after just eight months.

Darnbrough was appointed in June 2024 having spent seven years with the Potters Championship rivals Hull City.

Stoke signed 10 first-team players on permanent and loan deals in the summer and two more during the winter window, which proved to be Darnbrough’s last.

“Lee has our sincere thanks for his efforts and dedication during his

…
Hearts & Brighton owner in talks over recruitment & possible investment
16 September 2024 Off

Hearts & Brighton owner in talks over recruitment & possible investment

By Total Football News

Hearts have held talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom that could lead to the Tynecastle outfit utilising the entrepreneur’s analytical company for player recruitment.

Discussions have been taking place since the early part of 2024 and, although no deal as yet has been finalised, if an agreement is reached it would lead to Bloom becoming a minority shareholder at Hearts and investing a multi-million pound amount.

No cash is expected

…