Martin Hunter (football coach)
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Martin Hunter is an English Football
coach who was appointed Southampton Football Club's Under-21 manager on 13 July 2010.
Hunter worked as the assistant manager at Bradford City
and Stoke City
. He was with the FA for 13 years, initially joining as a regional director of coaching before landing head coaching roles with the U15s, U16s and finally the U19s. As England U19
head coach Hunter worked with some current full international players such as Joe Cole
, Theo Walcott
and Michael Carrick
during his time with the youth set-up.
Hunter holds the prestigious UEFA Pro licence. He has also used his expertise in this field to run coaching courses to help others achieve that qualification.
as First Team coach on 26 June 2006. He was caretaker manager of the club during the period after Nigel Worthington
's sacking and did apply for the job on a permanent basis. He lost out, however, to ex- Celtic
and then West Ham United
assistant manager Peter Grant
who was officially appointed on 16 October 2006.
On 18 June 2007, Chris Hutchings said that he wanted his former colleague at Bradford City to be his assistant at Wigan Athletic
. Instead he joined Watford
on 25 July 2007 as the club's first team coach.
After Aidy Boothroyds departure from Watford on 3 November 2008, Hunter had being playing an active role with Caretaker Manager Malky Mackay
. He left the club on 24 November 2008 concurrent with the arrival of Watford's new manager Brendan Rodgers
.
Hunter returned to Bradford City
to assist caretaker manager Wayne Jacobs
on 15 February 2010.
On 15 July 2010, Hunter was appointed Southampton
's Under-21 coach. On 30 August 2010, he was drafted in as assistant caretaker for the Southampton First team on a temporary basis while the club re-evaluates the clubs' management, following he dismissal of Alan Pardew
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
coach who was appointed Southampton Football Club's Under-21 manager on 13 July 2010.
The FA
Before joining The Football AssociationThe Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
Hunter worked as the assistant manager at Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
and Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
. He was with the FA for 13 years, initially joining as a regional director of coaching before landing head coaching roles with the U15s, U16s and finally the U19s. As England U19
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
head coach Hunter worked with some current full international players such as Joe Cole
Joe Cole
Joseph John "Joe" Cole is an English footballer who plays for Lille, on loan from Liverpool, and the England national football team as midfielder. He started his career with where he played more than 100 games during five years, until he left for Chelsea in 2003...
, Theo Walcott
Theo Walcott
Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team. Walcott is a product of the Southampton F.C. Academy. He is a striker who is usually deployed on the right wing as a wide forward to exploit his speed...
and Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United and the England national team. He has made more than 300 Premier League appearances and played in 50 UEFA Champions League games as of April 2011...
during his time with the youth set-up.
Hunter holds the prestigious UEFA Pro licence. He has also used his expertise in this field to run coaching courses to help others achieve that qualification.
Post FA career
Hunter joined Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
as First Team coach on 26 June 2006. He was caretaker manager of the club during the period after Nigel Worthington
Nigel Worthington
Nigel Worthington is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and manager.He was manager of the Northern Ireland national team from 2007 until after their final Euro 2012 qualifying campaign match against Italy in October 2011.As a player, he was a left full back and occasional left...
's sacking and did apply for the job on a permanent basis. He lost out, however, to ex- Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
and then West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
assistant manager Peter Grant
Peter Grant (footballer)
Peter Grant is a Scottish former footballer and was, until October 2007, manager of Norwich City. This was Grant's first role in management, but he had previously held coaching jobs at Bournemouth, West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion...
who was officially appointed on 16 October 2006.
On 18 June 2007, Chris Hutchings said that he wanted his former colleague at Bradford City to be his assistant at Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
. Instead he joined Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
on 25 July 2007 as the club's first team coach.
After Aidy Boothroyds departure from Watford on 3 November 2008, Hunter had being playing an active role with Caretaker Manager Malky Mackay
Malky Mackay
Malcolm George "Malky" Mackay is a Scottish football manager and former player, who played as a central defender. He is currently the manager of Cardiff City. Mackay began his playing career in Scottish football, with Queen's Park and Celtic. He joined English side Norwich City in 1998, remaining...
. He left the club on 24 November 2008 concurrent with the arrival of Watford's new manager Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers is a Northern Irish former footballer, who is currently the manager of Swansea City.After retiring as a footballer at the age of 20, Rodgers stayed at Reading and was appointed as youth team coach. He joined Chelsea, under the leadership of José Mourinho, as youth team manager in...
.
Hunter returned to Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
to assist caretaker manager Wayne Jacobs
Wayne Jacobs
Wayne Jacobs is an English football coach and former professional player who was most recently assistant manager at Bradford City.-Playing career:...
on 15 February 2010.
On 15 July 2010, Hunter was appointed Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
's Under-21 coach. On 30 August 2010, he was drafted in as assistant caretaker for the Southampton First team on a temporary basis while the club re-evaluates the clubs' management, following he dismissal of Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew
Alan Scott Pardew is an English football manager and former player, currently the manager of Newcastle United....
.
Managerial stats
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
| Norwich City Norwich City F.C. Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The... |
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2 October 2006 | 16 October 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 00.00 |