The key members of the non-playing staff at Goodison Park
Assistant Manager: Alan Irvine
First Team Coach: Jimmy Lumsden
Physiotherapist: Rob Ryles
Fitness Specialist: Aeurilen
Sports Scientist: John Murtough
Reserve Team Manager: Andy Holden
Reserve Team Assistant:
Goalkeeping Coach: Chris Woods
Youth Team Coach: Gary Ablett
Youth Team Assistant:
Youth Team Physio: Les Helm
Club Secretary: David Harrison
Commercial Manager: Andrew Oldknow
Media and Public Relations Executive: Ian Ross
Catering Complex Manager: John Rotheram
Stadium Tours Guide: Dave Hickson
Alan Irvine has gained a reputation as an excellent youth coach during his time at Newcastle and previously at Blackburn Rovers.
Irvine’s standing among the Newcastle players and parents is high, and his no-nonsense approach has earned him the respect of those he seeks to motivate and develop. One or two youngsters have fallen foul of his decisive actions when they’ve failed to carry out his instructions during games, and been “tactically” substituted as result.
However it’s noticeable that Irvine tends to be less demonstrative at pitch-side than one or two coaches at other Academies, both when praising and chastising his players, often preferring a low-key approach that seems to be appreciated by the youngsters. His insistence on high behavioural standards such as zero tolerance to dissent and foul language also does him credit.
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