With Tom Mallinson leaving the Under 18s to head up the NFFC Womens First Team, and Warren Joyce leaving the U21/B Team, there seems to be a change of direction coming at the top end of the coaching staff, especially since Craig Mulholland, who has now departed for the Scottish FA, was also taking a big interest. It’ll be interesting to see who Chris McGuane and the others in charge at the Academy side of the club get in to replace them.
The new scholars for the Under 18s are slowly being announced, with arrivals from Manchester City, Glentoran and Hearts, as well as Blaine McClure who was at the club last season, extending his stay until the end of 2026/27 after impressing on loan last season.
