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Thorin signs on for Guild CS:GO project

Thorin signs on for Guild CS:GO project
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Esports historian and well-known analyst Duncan "Thorin" Shields has agreed to a consultancy role with Guild Esports, the organization that sports David Beckham as an investor.

Thorin signs on for Guild CS:GO project

As part of his role in Guild's CS:GO entry, Thorin will "help them develop their model for building the team and advise on players and staff I think appropriate," the statement posted to his Twitter account reads.

Reaching the organization's 'ambitious goals' in becoming a 'significant force in this part of the industry' is the task for Thorin, and he brings considerable expert knowledge of the scene to his new role, having been involved in professional Counter-Strike for many, many years.

He also states the need to move towards a more traditional sporting model in the scene, instead of the player-and-owner-led model currently used.

"It is only logical that General Managers in the space build teams to their vision with the help and expertise of those who know the scene and the players they will select from," the statement adds.

You can read the full statement below:

Thorin's Guild Announcement - CS:GO
Thorin's Guild Announcement

Guild are a relatively new organization, but are notable for having football icon David Beckham as an investor and ambassador, and for having raised more than £40m when floated on the London Stock Exchange in September. A sponsorship deal worth £3.6m has also been secured with an unnamed European fintech company.

They currently operate in Rocket League and FIFA, with CS:GO set to become the first top-tier esport they become involved in. They also recently announced their move into Riot Games' Valorant in picking up the all-Swedish Bonk roster.

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David Beckham's Guild Esports announce entry to Valorant

Guild Esports, the London-based esports organisation that boasts David Beckham as a co-owner, have revealed they are moving into Valorant with the acquisition of the all-Swedish Bonk roster.

Photo credit: EPICENTER

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