Matt Duckworth
@mdscouting.bsky.social
Originally from York now living in Essex. First Team Scout at York City FC for Essex, Suffolk, and East London covering League One to Step 5, PL2, and the Professional Development League. Opinions are my own and may not reflect those of York City.
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Having been a Scout for a while, I’m finally taking the plunge into the online world of football scouting. Expect thoughts on talent, matches, and maybe the occasional deep dive into what makes a player stand out on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke. Recommendations on who to follow?
It’s a tad windy here
February 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It’s a tad windy here
It’s about time this is sorted. As someone who watches a lot of football between L1 and non league there is very little difference between L2 and the NL in terms of squad quality, playing style and off the field set up. Hopefully all parties will see sense.
All 72 National League clubs have written to the EFL demanding the introduction of three promotion and relegation spots between the two leagues from next season.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
National League clubs demand three promotion spots amid fears of delay
National League clubs want the EFL to introduce the
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It’s about time this is sorted. As someone who watches a lot of football between L1 and non league there is very little difference between L2 and the NL in terms of squad quality, playing style and off the field set up. Hopefully all parties will see sense.
Game 3 of 5 this week, Oldham v York. A work trip to Manchester coinciding with the game so it’d be rude not to.
A ‘proper’ ground, even if it is an arse to get to via public transport and has pillars everywhere.
A ‘proper’ ground, even if it is an arse to get to via public transport and has pillars everywhere.
January 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Game 3 of 5 this week, Oldham v York. A work trip to Manchester coinciding with the game so it’d be rude not to.
A ‘proper’ ground, even if it is an arse to get to via public transport and has pillars everywhere.
A ‘proper’ ground, even if it is an arse to get to via public transport and has pillars everywhere.
All set for the train ride up to York @yfrontfanzine.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
All set for the train ride up to York @yfrontfanzine.bsky.social
Game 1 of 5 in the next 8 days. Tonight’s game is Col U U21 v Bournemouth U21, as you can see I’ve brought all my mates along to this one.
The 5 games should hopefully include a few York matches as it’ll be good to see us live after a couple of months of watching video.
The 5 games should hopefully include a few York matches as it’ll be good to see us live after a couple of months of watching video.
January 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Game 1 of 5 in the next 8 days. Tonight’s game is Col U U21 v Bournemouth U21, as you can see I’ve brought all my mates along to this one.
The 5 games should hopefully include a few York matches as it’ll be good to see us live after a couple of months of watching video.
The 5 games should hopefully include a few York matches as it’ll be good to see us live after a couple of months of watching video.
Reposted by Matt Duckworth
Listen back to tonight's Non-League Show featuring:
🔴Hemel Hempstead boss Lee Allinson
🔴Oxhey Jets founder John Elliott
🔴Amersham Town manager Stuart Atkins
🔴Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor
Listen back here ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🔴Hemel Hempstead boss Lee Allinson
🔴Oxhey Jets founder John Elliott
🔴Amersham Town manager Stuart Atkins
🔴Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor
Listen back here ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Non-League Show - Frozen Pitches, Big Wins and Flytipping - BBC Sounds
With Hemel Hempstead Town, Oxhey Jets, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos and Amersham Town.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Listen back to tonight's Non-League Show featuring:
🔴Hemel Hempstead boss Lee Allinson
🔴Oxhey Jets founder John Elliott
🔴Amersham Town manager Stuart Atkins
🔴Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor
Listen back here ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🔴Hemel Hempstead boss Lee Allinson
🔴Oxhey Jets founder John Elliott
🔴Amersham Town manager Stuart Atkins
🔴Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor
Listen back here ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
After doing pre-match prep for a match tonight the game is off due to a frozen pitch, no great surprise for this time of year. So it's chance to watch a video of an U21s game from earlier in the week.
January 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
After doing pre-match prep for a match tonight the game is off due to a frozen pitch, no great surprise for this time of year. So it's chance to watch a video of an U21s game from earlier in the week.
Reposted by Matt Duckworth
Delighted to get my hands on #50 of @yfrontfanzine.bsky.social Can't be many fanzines that make it to 50 and still manage to retain the enthusiasm and love that goes into this. #ycfc supporters still pretty light on Bluesky but if you see this, and haven't got one already, get yerself a copy ASAP!
January 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Delighted to get my hands on #50 of @yfrontfanzine.bsky.social Can't be many fanzines that make it to 50 and still manage to retain the enthusiasm and love that goes into this. #ycfc supporters still pretty light on Bluesky but if you see this, and haven't got one already, get yerself a copy ASAP!
So after finally thawing off from a seeing a live match last night it's time to sit in the warm and watch Forest Green Rovers v Dagenham & Redbridge tonight.
January 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
So after finally thawing off from a seeing a live match last night it's time to sit in the warm and watch Forest Green Rovers v Dagenham & Redbridge tonight.
Having been a Scout for a while, I’m finally taking the plunge into the online world of football scouting. Expect thoughts on talent, matches, and maybe the occasional deep dive into what makes a player stand out on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke. Recommendations on who to follow?
January 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Having been a Scout for a while, I’m finally taking the plunge into the online world of football scouting. Expect thoughts on talent, matches, and maybe the occasional deep dive into what makes a player stand out on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke. Recommendations on who to follow?