Militant Canary 0 Posted July 11, 2012 Apparently, we''ve taken him to form part of our new and augmented backroom staff.Head of Youth Development at Luton. Probably gonna do something similar for us, though I think he''s going to be more specifically focused on youth recruitment.That''s all I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted July 11, 2012 Broughton or Brughton [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 31 Posted July 11, 2012 maybe we should get the old guy from crewe, brought a few stars through there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 31 Posted July 11, 2012 Sweet praise for Broughton after move to Carrow Road Former Town youth development officer Gregg Broughton Published on Wednesday 11 July 2012 17:24 HATTERS managing director Gary Sweet has paid tribute to former youth development officer Gregg Broughton who has left to join Premier League side Norwich City. Broughton, who had spent six years at Kenilworth Road, will now head up the recruitment for 16-21-year-olds at Carrow Road. His departure sees three new faces forming the new Hatters’ youth department, with ex-Town player Wayne Turner becoming head of football.He will be assisted by Matt Stannard who has joined from Wycombe Wanderers as youth operations manager, and Lee Cowley who has become youth coaching manager.Sweet said: “As a board, 2020 put youth development as one of the cornerstones of our vision for the Football Club and this hasn’t wavered, despite the enormous challenges we have faced behind the scenes.“Despite the Football League cutting our funding from £180,000 to £90,000 after relegation, and then cutting it to zero after losing two successive play-off finals, our investors have continued to back this key area. “Their investment has almost reached £750,000 in this area alone since taking over four years ago. “The importance that youth football plays at our football club is hugely significant, and we owe massive gratitude to our shareholders for enabling our restructuring plans at youth level to go ahead.“More importantly, the role our youth section plays on the pitch will be more significant in the coming years and beyond. Youth development is never a quick fix, but it is the only way to progress.“We have recently signed Alasan Ann and Newman Carney on professional deals whilst also agreeing terms with nine new scholars who will feature for the U18s next season under the guidance of Paul Driver.“The future is most definitely bright and our restructuring plans are hugely exciting. “Not only are we employing more people – which will give players at all youth levels a dedicated point of contact – but across the board we have invested in quality people too.“On behalf of all the board members and shareholders I would like to welcome and wish all our new faces good luck at Luton Town. “We would also like to pay tribute to Gregg who has done a marvellous job over the past six years at this club and wish him well for his future away from Kenilworth Road.”For all the latest Luton Town FC news, reports, stats, player profiles, live match updates, prediction table and a complete fixture list, visit our Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number 9 0 Posted July 11, 2012 We have a Greggs in Norwich already. I can think of several better bakers around the City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 11, 2012 Quite an impressive set up ay Luton, more so given that it is a non league club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,097 Posted July 12, 2012 I know Gregg from my Luton days, superb at what he does. But he''ll do well and his department has produced some good youngsters including the da silva brothers who were all sold to Chelsea just recently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,097 Posted July 12, 2012 I know Gregg from my Luton days, he''ll do a good job for us His department bought through some cracking youngsters, the da silva brothers (3 of them) were all signed by Chelsea recently Its scandalous a club of lutons stature cannot get back into the football league and an arguably smaller if not equal size club in Wigan can be a constant in the prem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,097 Posted July 12, 2012 Apologies re: double post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted July 12, 2012 He looks a bit of a lemon to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted July 12, 2012 [quote user="Give Peas a Chance "] his department has produced some good youngsters including the da silva brothers who were all sold to Chelsea just recently[/quote]Blimey Jez how many brothers were there exactly ? [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 1970 207 Posted July 12, 2012 a great surname. He must be a top bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted July 12, 2012 Never heard of him before. What position does he play? Is he better than Drewe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 1970 207 Posted July 12, 2012 Drewe Broughton, another great surname. Shame he was shite and a complete bell of a man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
