Scouts Still Have Eye On The Ball

While the Clarets and football in general undergoes a shutdown, there is one side of the club’s playing operation that is able to work overtime – the scouting department.

The effects of coronavirus and sport’s role in trying to limit the spread means there are currently no live games to watch.

But that doesn’t stop the Clarets’ recruitment and scouting department, under Technical Director Mike Rigg, from continuing their roles.

And with no travelling to do, the team is able to increase its output working from home and watching a constant source of action via the internet and video streaming.

“As well as the live scouting of players, which is obviously very important, there’s also the analysis…