Scott was employed at Carrow Road at the beginning of Stuart Webber’s tenure as sporting director, earning widespread recognition for identifying Emi Buendia, who would eventually be sold for a club-record amount. He was also responsible for securing the signing of Teemu Pukki on a free transfer and played a role in the recruitment of various other players as the squad he contributed to building achieved two Championship titles. In 2021, Scott left Norwich City to assume the position of head of football at Middlesbrough, where he has since overseen significant progress.
The team under Scott’s management appears to be on an upward trajectory this season, and he attributes this to the burgeoning relationship he has with head coach Michael Carrick, similar to the one he had with former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke. He believes that the more time he spends working with Carrick, the easier the partnership becomes, allowing them to identify the type of player that fits Carrick’s style. Scott has also expressed his excitement about the addition of Chris Jones, the former Norwich scout and current head of scouting at Middlesbrough, who he has worked with at previous clubs. He lauds Jones’s in-depth knowledge of the game and his extensive network of contacts within various football entities.
Chris is described as a “proper scout” who brings a wealth of experience to the scouting department and drives high standards, ensuring that the team maintains a strong focus on scouting and recruiting top talent. He is known for his comprehensive knowledge of players, past and present, and has a wide network of connections within the football world. Scott acknowledges the impact that Jones has had on the scouting department at Middlesbrough, attributing the success of the department to his expertise and leadership. The addition of Jones has greatly enhanced the scouting department at Middlesbrough and has solidified the team’s commitment to achieving and maintaining high standards.
