By Fulham FC

The Club is pleased to confirm a number of new staffing updates within the Academy.

Below is confirmation of the Professional Development Phase (PDP) technical coaching set-up for this season. Steve Wigley will take charge of the Under-23s within his role of Head of Player Development, while his assistant last season Ali Melloul will become head coach for the Under-18s.

U23s:

  • Steve Wigley – Head of Player Development
  • Geoff Warne – u23 Goalkeeper Coach
  • Charlie Turnbull – u23 Analyst & Assistant coach
Steve Wigley and assistant Charlie Turnbull

U18:

  • Ali Melloul – Head Coach u18s, PDP Phase Manager
  • Vic Bettinelli – Head of Academy Goalkeeping, PDP Coach
  • Andy Joslin – u15/16 Head Coach & Assistant u18 Coach
Ali Melloul

Further appointments

All three individuals will continue to oversee areas of their current roles through a period of transition.

  • Academy Manager – Sean Cullen
  • Head of Football Operations – Andrew Watt
  • Pathway & Talent ID Manager – Marcus Herron

Coaching

Ben Bartlett will extend his responsibilities to include line management of full-time and part-time academy outfield coaches across the pathway, and in turn responsibility for the wider academy coaching programme.