Liverpool appoint Gary O'Neil as new Under-23 assistant coach

Liverpool have appointed Gary O’Neil as assistant manager of their Under-23 side.

The former Portsmouth, Middlesbrough and West Ham midfielder will work under Barry Lewtas, having received a personal recommendation from Reds sporting director Michael Edwards.

Edwards worked with O’Neil during his time at Portsmouth, and the pair have kept in touch since. It is felt that the 37-year-old, who has been without a club since leaving Bolton last year, will bring a wealth of experience from a 19-year professional career.

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