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Newcastle's Paul Midgley Rejects Manchester United Academy Role

1/6/2026

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Paul Midgley, head of youth recruitment at Newcastle United, declined Manchester United's offer to become head of academy recruitment.
Midgley will remain at Newcastle United, where he has been head of youth recruitment for three years.
He cited positive discussions with Newcastle management and belief in the club's potential, including academy infrastructure investments.
Manchester United must continue its search for a suitable head of academy recruitment after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

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Paul Midgley, head of youth recruitment at Newcastle United, declined Manchester United's offer to become head of academy recruitment.
Midgley will remain at Newcastle United, where he has been head of youth recruitment for three years.
He cited positive discussions with Newcastle management and belief in the club's potential, including academy infrastructure investments.
Manchester United must continue its search for a suitable head of academy recruitment after Ruben Amorim's sacking.