Adam Birchall takes over as Under-18s head coach

Adam Birchall.We are delighted to announce that Adam Birchall has become our Under-18s head coach following Jack Wilshere’s departure.

Adam, who has played a key role in the development of our Under-18s since joining our Academy coaching staff over two years ago, will step up from his role as Under-18s assistant coach with immediate effect.

An experienced youth coach, Adam’s long association with the club dates back to his days as a scholar in our academy in 2001/02, when he played alongside, among others, Justin Hoyte and Sebastian Larsson. He went on to enjoy a respected playing career, before rejoining Arsenal in July 2016 as Under-18s assistant coach.

Adam’s first game in charge will be…