Jones leaves Kansas to take up Cambodian role

Gerard Jones has left his role at Sporting Kansas City to become Head Coach of Cambodian Premier League side Visakha FC.

Jones spent three-and-a-half years as Director of Coaching in the MLS side’s Youth department, setting up a new Youth Academy Affiliate – Sporting City North.

Rick Ashcroft,  who was made redundant from his role in Manchester United’s Academy in September as part of the club’s cost-cutting programme, will be joining Jones as his Assistant and will also become Visakha’s Academy Manager.