Stephen Torpey appointed as Academy Director

Torpey joins from Brentford, where he has led the rebuilding of the Premier League club’s youth structure, including the relaunch of a full Academy programme from Under-9s to Under-18s.

The UEFA A licence holder has almost two decades of experience in elite Academy coaching and management, having previously led Academy coaching across all age groups at Manchester City and the Foundation phase at Liverpool.

Jason Wilcox, Manchester United's director of football, said: “After an extensive recruitment process, we are delighted to have appointed Stephen at such an exciting time for our Academy.

“Stephen’s record of youth development is outstanding; throughout his career he has played a significant…