Some Premier League assistants have worked with their manager counterparts a decade or more. One set met at Liverpool. Another was at Chelsea.
ARSENAL – Albert Stuivenberg
Joined from: Wales
In: December 2019
Previous experience: Genk, Manchester United, Netherlands
How he met the manager: Through former technical director of the Welsh FA, Osian Roberts, who was Arteta’s Pro Licence course mentor.
What the manager has said: “I met him a few years ago through another coach, but obviously he’s a coach I knew before because of his reputation and who he’s been working under. We have a really good connection, we have the same beliefs, we see the game in the same way, we share all of the values that we believe have to be installed at the club and he’s someone that is very close to me, he’s more than capable” – Mikel Arteta.
ASTON VILLA – Neil Critchley
Joined from: Blackpool
In: June 2022
Previous experience: Blackpool, Liverpool
How he met the manager: In the Liverpool academy set-up. When Critchley took over the club’s U23s in April 2017, Gerrard replaced him as U18’s manager.
What the manager has said: “Neil was my number one choice when looking for a new assistant head coach. He is a fantastic coach who I have obviously worked with before and know his qualities. We look forward to welcoming him to Aston Villa” – Steven Gerrard.
BOURNEMOUTH – Matt Wells
Joined from: Fulham
In: June 2021
Previous experience: Tottenham
How he met the manager: The pair worked together in the Tottenham academy set-up, then linked up when Parker went on to manage Fulham and now Bournemouth.
What the manager has said: “He’s massive. Without him I would be half of the person I am. That’s part and parcel of having teams and I am fortunate enough that I have an amazing support network around me and my staff. Matt is one of them and I have built up a very good relationship professionally, first and foremost, when we first met at Spurs under-18s….
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