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
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
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.
