League of Wales side Aberystwyth FC announced yesterday that they had appointed Ian Hughes as their new First Team Manager.
Following the resignation of Tomi Morgan last week, the club has moved quickly to announce former Assistant Manager Hughes as their new head.
Anglesey-born Hughes, 29, is one of the youngest coaches in Wales to have achieved the UEFA A licence standard, at just 24 years of age. He was formerly Academy Director and Assistant Manager of Llangefni Town, and helped them to lift the Cymru Alliance in 2010. Ian has experience coaching at Wrexham’s Academy, and has been based with the Welsh Football Trust for the last four years as a Coach and Player Development Officer.
Hughes said: "It's a privilege to be asked to take the club forward and build upon the strong foundations that have been set. The club prides itself on its strong community links and with such a strong, loyal fan base, it gives us a great opportunity to move forward together.
Sustainability is key and it's great that Wyn Thomas has accepted my offer of becoming the Club's Assistant Manager. Antonio Corbisiero will become First Team Coach as well as being an important player on the pitch.
Finally, I would like to thank both Alan and Tomi Morgan. Tomi has been supportive of my appointment which I appreciate and I look forward to starting in my new role."
Anglesey-born Hughes, 29, is one of the youngest coaches in Wales to have achieved the UEFA A licence standard, at just 24 years of age. He was formerly Academy Director and Assistant Manager of Llangefni Town, and helped them to lift the Cymru Alliance in 2010. Ian has experience coaching at Wrexham’s Academy, and has been based with the Welsh Football Trust for the last four years as a Coach and Player Development Officer.
Hughes said: "It's a privilege to be asked to take the club forward and build upon the strong foundations that have been set. The club prides itself on its strong community links and with such a strong, loyal fan base, it gives us a great opportunity to move forward together.
Sustainability is key and it's great that Wyn Thomas has accepted my offer of becoming the Club's Assistant Manager. Antonio Corbisiero will become First Team Coach as well as being an important player on the pitch.
Finally, I would like to thank both Alan and Tomi Morgan. Tomi has been supportive of my appointment which I appreciate and I look forward to starting in my new role."
Aberystwyth has retained a large portion of last season’s playing squad and will hope the continuity within the club will see them flourish next season. Hughes will be joined on the Management Team by Wyn Thomas, who becomes Assistant Manager, and Antonio Corbisiero, who becomes First Team Coach. Both Wyn and Antonio are currently studying for the necessary A Licences.
Club Chairman Tony Bates commented: "The Board of Directors and I are looking forward to a new and exciting phase for the Club, with a youthful and highly motivated Management Team. We have high hopes for the future under Ian, Wyn and Antonio, and we encourage all our supporters to get right behind them as they endeavour to bring success to Aberystwyth Town Football Club."
Club Chairman Tony Bates commented: "The Board of Directors and I are looking forward to a new and exciting phase for the Club, with a youthful and highly motivated Management Team. We have high hopes for the future under Ian, Wyn and Antonio, and we encourage all our supporters to get right behind them as they endeavour to bring success to Aberystwyth Town Football Club."
0 comments:
Post a Comment