- Jim Cassell
Jim Cassell is Youth Academy Director at
Manchester City Football Club . He has been responsible for the development of players suchShaun Wright Phillips ,Joey Barton andMicah Richards .Cassell was the former Chief Scout at
Oldham Athletic A.F.C. where he was responsible for initiating the successful scouting and youth policy. Jim joinedManchester City in July 1997 to oversee the development of the Academy. Jim is a former professional player himself withBury FC , before retiring due to a knee injury. Jim's entire professional football career began and ended in the 1970-71 season. He played 3 times in the League, including once as substitute. [ [http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={EFDB7553-DB81-4FDD-A27E-DF4F4E916021} Manchester City FC - Academy Meet The Staff ] ]Jim also has 19 years experience working in local government.
His excellence in Manchester City's youth programme led them to victory in the FA Youth Cup Final.
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Bury (3 matches, 1970-1971)References
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