Former Accrington Academy boss joins Manchester City

Former Accrington Academy Manager Chris Hough – who lost his job when the club closed their Category Three Academy last year – has been appointed Senior Player Pathway Manager at Manchester City.

Accrington closed their Category Three Academy in May 2025, meaning 11 full-time staff, including Hough, lost their jobs. He had worked for Stanley for the previous six-and-a-half years, having originally joined from University as Head of Academy Performance Analysis.