Wolves staff profiles
Pen pics of Wolves' coaching, performance and analytics staff. For more profiles, click HERE.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Scott Sellars
Nationality: English
The former Blackburn and Newcastle winger has worked for Wolves since 2014, holding roles including Academy Manager and General Manager of Football Technical. Effectively replaced former Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell, who left for New York Red Bulls in February 2020.
COACHING
HEAD COACH
Bruno Lage
Nationality: Portuguese
Appointed in June 2021, having spent 18 months in charge at Benfica, who he had led to the Primeira Liga title in his first season. Managed every youth level at the Portuguese club between 2004 and 2012, working with players including Joao Felix. Was assistant to Carlos Carvalhal at both Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City.
ASSISTANT
Alex Silva
Nationality: Portuguese
First met Lage in 2006, when he was Benfica's U17s coach. Had a spell with Sporting Lisbon before returning to become Lage's assistant with Benfica B. Followed him into the first-team set-up in January 2019.
GOALKEEPER COACH
Tony Roberts
Nationality: Welsh
The former Wales international worked with Lage at Swansea City. Made more than 600 senior appearances as a player and began his coaching career at QPR and Arsenal. Was goalkeeper coach for Wales under Chris Coleman and spent last season at Birmingham City.
HEAD OF COACHING STRATEGY
Jhony Conceicao
Nationality: Portuguese
Worked with Lage, who was assistant to Carlos Carvalhal, at Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City. Followed Lage to Benfica B and Benfica's first-team, once again in the role of match analyst.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH
Luis Nascimento
Nationality: Portuguese
Led the U15s, U17s and U19s between 2005 and 2019 at Benfica's Academy. Joined Rio Ave as assistant to Carlos Carvalhal last season.
MEDICAL & PERFORMANCE
HEAD OF MEDICAL & PERFORMANCE
Dr Robin Chakraverty
Nationality: English
Joined in the summer of 2020, having previously been lead doctor with the England men's team. Was promoted to this new position, heading up both Medical and Performance, in September 2021.
HEAD OF MEDICAL SERVICES
Dr Matthew Perry
Nationality: English
Something of a club legend, having been involved with Wolves since 1988. Appointed permanent first-team doctor in 2002 and to this new role in September 2021. In February 2021, the players & staff commissioned a painting to thank Perry for his work during the Covid pandemic.
HEAD OF SPORT SCIENCE
Tom Farrow
Nationality: English
Was Head S&C for England and Team GB's men's sevens rugby team before joining Wolves in September 2021.
SPORTS SCIENTIST
Tom Male
Nationality: English
Responsible for use/ analysis of GPS at first-team and Academy levels.
FITNESS COACH
Carlos Cachada
Nationality: Portuguese
Most recently managed Al-Duhail U23s in Qatar. Served as a fitness coach at four clubs in Portugal, before stints in Turkey and the UAE, where he was assistant manager at Al Ahli. Spent five years in English football with Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest, under Aitor Karanka
HEAD PHYSIO
Ben Macdonald
Nationality: English
Appointed in September 2021, having spent the previous there-and-a-half years as Lead Physio for British Cycling.
DOCTOR
Dr Kai Win
Nationality:
Arrived from nearby Birmingham City, where she was also first-team doctor, at the start of 2021/22.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Kate Ludlam
Nationality: English
Worked for GB Boxing for almost nine years before joining Wolves.
PHYSIO
Ollie Leaper
Nationality: English
Previously worked for Birmingham and Watford. Joined Wolves in April 2017.
PHYSIO
Rui Fuste
Nationality: Portuguese
Arrival pre-dated that of Nuno Espirito Santo and stayed on after his compatriot's departure at the end of 2020/21.
SOFT TISSUE THERAPIST
Matt Wignall
Nationality: English
Joined in 2006. Promoted to first-team duties in October 2012.
SPORTS THERAPIST
Danny Fishwick
Nationality: English
Appointed in March 2017 following a year at Fleetwood Town.
PHYSIO
Carlos Miguel Sales
Nationality: Portuguese
Arrived in July 2019 and is very experienced, having worked for a number of clubs in his homeland, as well as for Sheffield Wednesday in England.
LEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
Richard Kirby
Nationality: English
Responsible for strength and conditioning in the gym and on the pitch. Joined the club in December 2014.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
SEAN MILLER
Nationality: Scottish
Joined in September 2015 and promoted to first team in June 2019.
CHEF
MELISSA FORDE
Nationality: English
Another appointed in the revamp at the start of 2021/22.
NURSE
Michelle Rich
Nationality: English
This role "looks at all aspects of the health protection of all our players throughout the club", in the words of Chakraverty.
NUTRITIONIST
Mayur Ranchordas
Nationality: English
Also a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. Works closely with chef Melissa Forde.
ANALYSIS
HEAD OF PERFORMANCE & RESEARCH
Mathew Pearson
Nationality: English
Graduate of Liverpool John Moores who worked for Qatar FA and Aspire before joining Wolves' Academy in February 2017, Promoted to first team in August 2017 and then this new role in October 2020.
ANALYST
Diogo Camacho
Nationality: Portuguese
Joined after three seasons as first-team analyst at Famalicao in Portugal.
ASSISTANT ANALYST
John Boston
Nationality: English
Intern at Leicester City before joining Wolves in July 2015. Focuses on post-match analysis.
FOOTBALL RESEARCH & METHODOLOGY ANALYST
Francisco Belo
Nationality: Portuguese
Newly-created role that involves "trend and research analysis across Wolves’ performance, the Premier League, as well as other global football trends”, as well as supporting the first team analysts in their pre and post-match analysis. Belo joined in January 2021 from Everton, where he had been Technical Coaching Analyst for six seasons.
RESEARCH & SUPPORT ANALYST
Ed Ames
Nationality: English
Joined in August 2016 as an intern, having graduated from the University of Worcester. Got a full-time role in the Academy before being promoted to the first team in 2018.
OTHER
KIT CO-ORDINATOR
Sam Perrin
Nationality: English
Joined Wolves in December 2019 having previously worked for three-and-a-half seasons at Notts County.
