Hutchings brings in old friend

Last updated : 06 June 2009 By Andy Van Hagen
Walsall have appointed David Hamilton is as Chief Scout, having previously worked with manager Chris Hutchings at both Wigan Athletic and Derby County.
David Hamilton
Hamilton, a former Burnley player struggled with injuries and at the club. After being released he moved into non-league football whilst taking his coaching badges. He worked as youth coach at Rochdale, and had a spell as caretaker manager at Spotland.

He then returned to Wigan, one of his former clubs as a player, and eventually became their first ever full time Chief Scout. He moved to Derby in the same capacity where he again worked with Chris Hutchings and Paul Jewell.

Hutchings said of HAmilton's arrival: "I am looking forward to working with David once again. He is a conscientious worker and brings a lot to the table. It is important for a club like Walsall to have a dedicated Chief Scout who can oversee the scouting process.

"It is an important role and, having served the likes of Wigan and Derby over the course of the last seven years, is one that David knows inside out."