Life Lessons

#28 - Stephen McCarthy - My life as a 1st team scout for Manchester United - There is no such thing as a free lunch.


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Stephen McCarthy is an expert in recruiting Data and Analytics roles in Brisbane. But that wasn't always his life.

A talented football player in his youth; a series of injuries forced a re-evaluation of his future. What came next was a pivot into sports science, which then opened up an opportunity to become a scout for English Premier League club, Manchester United.

I loved this conversation where I got a glimpse behind the curtain of the beautiful game, learning about what it takes to be a scout, the business models of large and small clubs and what it is like to eat pizza at Roy Keane's house.

Join me as I explore the amazing world of football with Stephen.

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Life LessonsBy Alistair Burton