Newcastle United appoints James Fowler to a senior position in the academy, as he bids farewell to Rangers. Fowler, 45, has spent the last two years as the Head of Academy Scouting and Recruitment at Rangers, where he has gained valuable experience and expertise in identifying and recruiting young talent. He will be responsible for the European scouting operation at Newcastle United, focusing on players between 15 and 18 years old. Fowler will work closely with Academy Recruitment Director Paul Midgley and Academy Scouting Director Paul McLaren to identify and recruit the best young players. His experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to Newcastle United's academy, as the club looks to develop and nurture young talent. Fowler's farewell message on LinkedIn thanked his colleagues and wished Rangers well for the future. He is set to start his new role at Newcastle United, where he will be tasked with identifying and recruiting the best young players from across Europe. Newcastle United's academy has a strong reputation for developing young talent, and the appointment of James Fowler is a significant boost to the club's scouting operation.