Des Ryan

ARSENAL have a fantastic record of producing athletic Academy graduates, like Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah.

In Episode #50 of the TGG Podcast, Des Ryan, the club’s former Head of Academy Sports Medicine and Athletic Development, explained why and how. Ryan worked for the Gunners from 2013 to 2021 and is now Director of Coaching and Performance at Setanta College in Ireland.

You can listen to the podcast, which is produced in association with Hudl, via the Player below and read an edited transcript after that,.