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tslyon · May 13, 2014

I hope this is not indicative of a dismantling of our youth system.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2014/m...e=Social&utm_medium=AllSocial&utm_campaign=TB

Under-18s Manager Steve Wigley has announced his decision to leave Fulham Football Club with immediate effect.

Steve joined Fulham in the summer of 2012 and, under the stewardship of Huw Jennings, was integral in the development of young players. Last week saw the Under-18s marginally defeated in the FA Youth Cup Final.

Academy Director Jennings said: “It’s very disappointing that Steve has left us, especially after such a successful period for the Under-18s. Steve was a great asset to Fulham, but he has received an offer in football that he felt compelled to accept, and impossible for us to persuade him otherwise.

“We wish Steve all the very best and thank him for his contribution during his time here.”
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Cheers,

Steve

tslyon · May 13, 2014

And after just a little more research, it looks like he is moving on to what he thinks is a better position.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27391419

Steve Wigley set for Nottingham Forest move from Fulham

Steve Wigley is set to become assistant to Stuart Pearce at Nottingham Forest after leaving his role as Fulham Under-18s boss, BBC Radio Nottingham reports.

Wigley, a former Forest player and coach, worked with Pearce at Manchester City and England Under-21s.

The 52-year-old had been with Fulham since 2012 and led their Under-18s to the FA Youth Cup final last week.

"It's very disappointing that Steve has left. He was a great asset to Fulham," said academy director Huw Jennings.

"But he has received an offer in football that he felt compelled to accept and impossible for us to persuade him otherwise.

"We wish Steve all the very best and thank him for his contribution during his time here."

Wigley played 82 for Forest between 1981 and 1985, before spells with Sheffield United, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Exeter.

His first job in management came with Aldershot, but he returned to the City Ground as assistant academy director under Paul Hart, before moving up to become first-team coach.
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Cheers,

Steve

dcheather · May 13, 2014

Sounds like he's going home to work with a someone he has enjoyed working with in a previous role. Wish him well.

jumpkutz · May 13, 2014

Thanks to him for his great work with us. Godspeed.

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