We take a look at some of the young coaches making an impact on the English game.
The New Breed
We bring you a profile of some of the exciting young coaches earning their spurs in the English game, demonstrating the great improvements being made in the coaching field and serving as an inspiration to those eager to take their first steps into coaching.
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 Martin Allen, Brentford
As a player Martin began his career with Queens Park Rangers, signing professional in 1983 and spending six years at Loftus Road before a move to West Ham. Martin stayed with the Hammers until 1996 before a switch to Portsmouth. After three years with Pompey, which took in a brief loan stint at Southend, he hung up his boots and began a coaching career. Martin worked at Reading before taking charge of Barnet, from where he was spotted by Brentford to become their manager aged just 38. This season has seen the Bees reach new heights with an incredible Cup run, including an upset over Sunderland in the Fourth Round.
Click here to read an exclusive interview with Martin Allen |
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 Phil Parkinson, Colchester United
Phil began his playing career at Southampton as an apprentice before joining Bury. He went on to play for Reading before moving to Colchester where he began his coaching career. The former Royals midfielder took very little time in settling into the role and two years ago, Colchester reached the Fifth Round of The FA Cup for the first time since the days of Bobby Roberts, but a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Sheffield United sent them out. This season they have again reached the Fifth Round where they will play Everton or Chelsea.
Phil Parkinson interview: Part One
Phil Parkinson interview: Part Two |
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 Adrian Boothroyd, Watford
Adrian enjoyed a playing career which took in Huddersfield Town, Bristol Rovers, Heart of Midlothian, Mansfield Town and Peterborough United before having to retire through injury when aged just 26. He was then appointed Under-17, Under-19 and Reserve Team Coach at Peterborough before joining as their Youth Team Coach under Nigel Worthington in 2001. In November 2003, he moved to West Bromwich Albion to assume the position of Youth Development Officer and Technical Director. He was appointed First Team Coach at Leeds United in the summer of 2004 before joining Watford.
Click here to read our interview with Adrian Boothroyd |
You can also look back on the views of some of the other coaches to have taken the UEFA Pro Licence at Warwick University.