TRAINING GROUND GURU is launching a new jobs section, aimed at showcasing the best opportunities in coaching, performance, medical and analysis available in professional football.

FORMER player Michael Gilkes has replaced Ged Roddy as Reading’s new Academy Manager.

GED RODDY has been sacked as Reading Academy Manager after less than two years at the club, TGG understands.

NEIL BATH, Chelsea’s long-serving Head of Youth Development, says the club is finally realising its 15-year dream for the Academy.

LIVERPOOL'S new Elite Development Coach, Vitor Matos, explains what his role involves and how he is a 'connector' between Academy and first team.

FORMER Sheffield United Academy Manager Travis Binnion has been appointed as Under-14s to 16s lead coach at Manchester United.

NEIL REDFEARN has left Newcastle United after only six months as U23 boss because of irreconcilable differences with his assistant Liam Bramley.

READING have released aerial footage of their new £50m training facility, which will soon be home to their first team, Academy and women’s sides.

RICHARD SHAW has left his role as Crystal Palace Under-23 boss to “pursue other opportunities”.

CRAIG BELLAMY has apologised “if I inadvertently offended anyone” after a Cardiff City investigation highlighted “a number of significant concerns relating to an unacceptable coaching environment” during his time at their Academy.

LIVERPOOL have struck a deal with Loughborough University which will see them play some of their Academy matches on campus.

GREG MILLER, Barnsley's Academy Head of Coaching, tells Alastair Sievewright about his coaching journey and philosophy and gives some tips to aspiring coaches.