Wolves have confirmed the exits of their chief scout Dave Bowman (pictured) and European scout Ian ‘Taff’ Evans. Yesterday, there was speculation in the West Midlands press that the duo could be on their way to join their old boss Mick McCarthy at Portman Road.

Wolves CEO Jez Moxey announced their departures: “We would like to thank Dave and Taff for all the work they have done for us during the last six years.

“We have enjoyed some great successes together and we wish them all the very best for the future.”

Evans, who was the assistant manager at Molineux at one time, and Bowman were seen as McCarthy’s loyal lieutenants along with assistant manager Terry Connor during his time at the club he left in February.

Yesterday, McCarthy said he hadn't yet discussed the situation regarding his wider staff at Town.

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bluefeast added 11:15 - Nov 2 very very good news if they arrive with us ,unearthed fabulous gems for wolves.
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BrettenhamBlue added 11:18 - Nov 2 obviously on their way to join us. very good news. needed.
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bluemingood added 11:22 - Nov 2 Thats even better news than MM joining imo.
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brian_a_mul added 11:27 - Nov 2 Excellent news indeed. I think getting in scouts was a priority for the club regardless of who the wanger was, the fact that Micko can help bring in scouts of this calibre to us is a big bonus. Plus Terry o Connor is another huge and welcome bonus for the club! Well done again Clegg & Evans, despite the flak thats been going around I think they have kept a cool and level head.

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ITFCOYB added 11:30 - Nov 2 @bluefeast - who did they unearth for Wolves?
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PeekFreans added 11:31 - Nov 2 Lovely!
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Diallo added 11:42 - Nov 2 Well they no doubt were part of the set up that suggested Ebanks-Blake from Plymouth for £150,000 or so (although McCarthy may simply have fancied him). Same goes for Kightly from Grays for peanuts, who then moved for £7m odd to Stoke and Jarvis for about £300,000 from Gillingham who then moved to West Ham for £10m. You have Elokobi from Colchester. Wayne Hennessey I think may have been bought in (although he may have been academy - remember them loaning him to Stockport). Whether McCarthy was involved or Bowman there's no doubt they took a lot of players from the lower leagues for next to nothing and they went on to be decent Premier League players capable of being sold on for £5m - £10m. Regardless of who was responsible it means these people will be on our staff. All good.

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newyblue93 added 11:44 - Nov 2 Matt Jarvis and kightly to name a couple both unearthed gems now playing in th PL...
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Edmunds5 added 11:55 - Nov 2 Great comment DIallo, suppose you could add Fletcher to that list, bought for 7 sold for 14.
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ivandeighton added 11:56 - Nov 2 it doesnt matter who brought who in they sound like a good unit together
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Urchin added 11:58 - Nov 2 Hold you hard there gents - before we all get too exited ( except for Dayley that is ) this is only speculation that they will be coming here. I agree all the signs are positive but ......
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irishtim added 12:00 - Nov 2 Welcome additions to the club.
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Michael11 added 12:11 - Nov 2 Great news if they come. Found players like Matt Jarvis and Michael Kightly from the lower leagues on the cheap!
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ITFCOYB added 12:15 - Nov 2 Thanks for the info all. Agree that if they can turn up a few of those, we'll be laughing- that was over 6 years, right? So maybe one a season... which would be a great return- one really high quality player bought cheap and worth a lot each year. I'd probably settle for that- especially if we can return to the production line within the club that turned out Bent, Dyer, Wickam and Lee-Barret. ;-)

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itfc1981 added 12:15 - Nov 2 Superb news, they found some super players for Wolves.
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itfc1981 added 12:18 - Nov 2 Mind you although he was not cheap, they would have said get Austin. Its up to Clegg to deliver. Its all very well saying Clegg brought in 4,000 players. But he tends to get the third or forth choices, after missing out on the top targets.
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Dog added 12:51 - Nov 2 Very good appointments all round given the mess we are in. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. And while i am on the subject of tomorrow, fingers crossed for my home team Chelmsford City (where i had a home and away season ticket in my youth) against Colchester. Let's hope they can turn them over.
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Mark added 12:52 - Nov 2 Good news, as I think there is lots of room for improvement with our scouting. Yes, it costs money but it can also save a fortune if a club can pick up cheap bargains rather than expensive signings on big wages all the time. I recognised Ian 'Taff' Evans' name and remembered him from the Saipan incident with Keane (www.soccer-ireland.com/saipan/niall-quinn-version.htm) Apparently Taff and Roy didn't get along. :-)

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Bergholtblue added 13:27 - Nov 2 Don't forget that these people don't just look for new players, they also have to look at future opponent and brief the manager. Its very important for the manager to have trust in his scouting staff's opinion.
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martleshamitfc added 14:48 - Nov 2 I doubt if Steve McCall is sharing the same optimism!!
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WorcesterBlue added 17:57 - Nov 2 The scouting has been patchy for years do lets hope they're on their way to us.
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Taricco_Fan added 20:12 - Nov 2 I think our scouting network is due an overhaul so this is welcome news. We need to get back to finding young talent in the lower leagues and developing them at this club rather than relying on players in the twilight of their careers.
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runningout added 22:19 - Nov 2 hope they join, and if they do, enjoy their time at PR.. maybe Wolves would have turned the corner and flourished if MM had been given further time 'but hey!'
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R_LAMB3 added 00:05 - Nov 3 The news gets better every day. If these scouts come to us they must already know good players to recomend to Mick and terry and i sure some very good coaches will be joining us soon I am getting very excited about this and blues are only going one way and thats up Christmas has come early.
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clivewoodsleftpeg added 12:35 - Nov 3 if as it appears they are about to join us they have a lot of work to do before January's transfer window, you would assume they have a list of players that they were already scouting so up to Clegg and co to do their bit and bring them in, something he failed to do with the majority of Jewells targets, happy days ahead hopefully
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