The signings are a strategic step by 2mb InternationalSoccer Management, which is committed to creating and developing a small corestable of top talent. Both players were hand-picked by Blundell and his COO,Jimmy Carter. 2mb has been searching for young players with a unique mix oftalent and attitude both on and off the pitch.
"2mbInternational Soccer Management offers a personalised management servicedesigned to help players focus 100% on their performance," said Mark Blundell. "As such, we are being extremely carefulabout who we add to our books. We are very impressed and excited by the talentof both Miles and Luke. Our intent is to forge long-term partnerships withthem, in order to help them realise their potential."
2mb International Soccer Management offers contractnegotiation, supported by qualified sports lawyers, club relationshipmanagement, negotiation of commercial opportunities, management of playerrights, access to financial and legal advice and a whole range of marketingservices, including PR, appearance management, media training and brandbuilding. Any player signed to the 2mb stable will be personally managed throughtheir playing career and prepared for opportunities after football.
Miles Smith, West Ham United FC
- Right wing back
- Born 1 December 1992
- Style likened to Liverpool right wing back, Glen Johnson
LukeRobins, Captain, Royston Town FC
- Left-sided, left-footed attacking midfielder
- Born 13 March 1989
- Currently being linked with various League and Blue Square Conference sides
- Style likened to that of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs
About 2mb International Soccer Management: 2mb International Soccer Managementis a boutique talent management company committed to both identifying anddeveloping young football talent and to helping established stars define andmanage their brands. Launched in October 2009, it is overseen by ex-F1 driverand well-known TV pundit, Mark Blundell, and managed day-to-day byex-professional footballer, Player Manager and 30-year Sales veteran JimmyCarter. The two use their experiences as elite athletes, in media and businessto provide a management service designed to allow clients to be 100%performance focussed. They are supported by a formidable advisory team, includingfootball superstar Les Ferdinand and talent manager extraordinaire AnthonyHamilton. 2mb International Soccer Management runs in parallel withits successful motorsport sister business, 2mb Sports Management.