Middlesbrough signs Kieran Scott and Chris Jones to new contracts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Middlesbrough has announced that head of football Kieran Scott and head of recruitment Chris Jones have signed new long-term contracts. Scott, who joined the club in August 2021, played a significant role in appointing current head coach Kim Hellberg. Jones has been credited with successful player acquisitions this summer, helping the team sit atop the Championship. Additionally, Paul Watson has been appointed as the new chief technical officer.
- •Kieran Scott and Chris Jones signed long-term contracts with Middlesbrough.
- •Scott was pivotal in hiring head coach Kim Hellberg.
- •Middlesbrough has brought in 12 new players this summer.
- •Paul Watson joins as the new chief technical officer.
- •The club currently sits at the top of the Championship.
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"Middlesbrough head of football Kieran Scott and and head of recruitment Chris Jones sign new long-term contracts.
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