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What a talent scout might do pitchside for all sides today (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

watch

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This clue could be a double definition.

'what a talent scout might do pitchside' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'all sides today' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to time as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for watch that I've seen before include "Look at attentively" , "Observe - timepiece" , "See 21" , "Vigil" , "Timepiece - look out" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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