Long-serving English leaves Sunderland coaching role

Stuart English has left Sunderland after more than five-and-a-half years as Head of Coaching.

English joined the club in February 2021, a couple of months after the arrival of Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman, and worked with both the first team and Academy players in what he called a “unique role”.

Writing on LinkedIn, he said the post “gave me new experiences and has allowed me to grow and develop considerably”.

He added: “During this period Academy players such as Dan Neil, Anthony Patterson, Tommy Watson and Chris Rigg have been promoted to the first team. Alongside this the club had two play-off final promotions and last year a very successful first season back in the Premier League. The Academy maintained its Category One status and has continued to gain positive feedback from auditors and the Premier League.”

English has previously worked for Wycombe, Luton, Brentford and Birmingham.

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