Old boy joins scouting team

By Matthew Jones
August 20 2002

Former Newcastle and Middlesbrough star David Mills has re-joined United in a scouting capacity. Former Newcastle and Middlesbrough star David Mills has re-joined United in a scouting capacity.

Mills, who spent two spells at St James's Park in the early 1980s, will act as assistant to chief scout Charlie Woods.

It is not the first time Mills has scouted for Newcastle - he did so briefly during Kevin Keegan's reign as manager.

Meanwhile, the Magpies' reserves open their season against Mills' other former club Boro on Monday night.

Kick-off at Gateshead's International Stadium is 7pm.

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