TWTD understands Town have sent scouts to run the rule over players at Euro 2016 in France.

While members of the competition’s top squads such as Italy, Spain, Germany and hosts France will be well beyond the Blues’ budget, the likes of director of football Dave Bowman and Ian 'Taff' Evans are likely to be eyeing those in action for the smaller nations.

Some of the players at the tournament with teams such as Iceland, Albania, Hungary, Slovakia, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland would be more affordable to Town and other Championship clubs.

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NSL added 18:26 - Jun 18 Couple of those Iceland defenders wouldn't go amiss!
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cats_whiskers added 18:27 - Jun 18 They are most probably sitting there relaxing in one of Marcus Evans hospitality suites enjoying a Pimms and making matchstick doodles
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trevski added 18:42 - Jun 18 Could be quite interesting if any names pop up. A lot of the non-favourite teams are doing well this tournament. Especially 4 of the teams making their debuts (Albania not so much). Just hope they don't sign another Hungarian like Bajner or Priskin) or Albanian like Veselli is. Would love to sign Northern Irelands central defender that scored their opening goal ;)
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trevski added 18:44 - Jun 18 Iceland could have some gems, what we need is another Hermann Hreidarsson :D
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Pip50 added 19:34 - Jun 18 They or he/she might as well be scouting in Tim Peakes taxi back to earth the good it will do. Laughable!
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MarkFish added 20:12 - Jun 18 Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha............ How many 2 bob a week freebies are they gonna find there. Its just a nice little holiday for em.
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vesuviusblue added 20:13 - Jun 18 Looking at Priskin, Williams, Veseli, McAuley and Delaney!
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Steve_D added 22:18 - Jun 18 Def info. It's the Albanian kit man we are after , a whizz at shirt folding and very handy with a coat hanger
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CGrimwood added 22:36 - Jun 18 Please don't be sterling!
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woohoo added 09:01 - Jun 19 Football scouts watch footballers play football. Quiet news day?
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Seasider added 14:59 - Jun 19 Knowing Micks preference seem to be for the Emerald Isle,bet they are taking in the Irish matches.
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runningout added 18:25 - Jun 19 most of what I have seen has been very average, at best
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rinkydinkpanther added 22:25 - Jun 19 Town send scouts to the biggest professional international football tournament currently taking place in the country next to us? Well, I never. Our scouting network knows no bounds.
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brian_a_mul added 09:42 - Jun 20 Its interesting, the style of alot of the smaller nations are using is similar to MM tactics at Town! "Put them under pressure" with 4-5-1/ 4-2-3-1. I would steer clear of talent at Euros tbh. Any one that impresses will be at a premium ££ Dont think Town (of similar sized clubs) could get good value in this market.
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JewellintheTown added 09:55 - Jun 20 Might not be able to afford most players from the 1st teams, but I'm sure there are one or two warming the bench or from training that look like they're worth a gamble that might impress at championship level. I'm sure the statistitians have already picked out a decent sized list to watch anyway. Cheaper and quicker to watch and mingle with a bunch of players in one tournament than back and forth over a season. Like speed-dating for footee scouts & players.

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brian_a_mul added 10:35 - Jun 20 Speed-dateing for scouts!! Thats funny :)
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SouperJim added 12:52 - Jun 20 If we're really lucky we might unearth the next Amir Karic
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ArnieMsBigToe added 09:29 - Jun 21 Hungarians eh? Never mind about Priskin and Banjer. We'll probably end up with Granville!! Come on Granville. Get on your bike
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