Coaching update

We can confirm the following changes to the Club’s coaching staff ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Matt Wells has been promoted to Senior Assistant Coach, replacing Chris Davies, who was appointed Birmingham City manager earlier this month. A former Academy player, Matt was previously Assistant Coach having returned to the Club in April, 2023.

We are also delighted to welcome Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo to the Club – both of whom join as Assistant Coaches and will begin work at the start of pre-season. Sergio’s appointment is subject to a work permit.

As a player, Nick made more than 500 appearances for Sheffield United, Millwall, Central Coast Mariners and Wollongong Wolves. Since retiring, he has served Central Coast Mariners and Scottish side Hibernian as Head Coach.

Sergio has previously coached in seven countries across four continents, for clubs including Hibernian, Central Coast Mariners and Benfica.

They join Ryan Mason (Assistant Coach), Mile Jedinak (Assistant Coach) and Rob Burch (First Team Goalkeeping Coach) on the Club’s coaching staff.

Head Coach Ange Postecoglou said: “I’m delighted that Matt has been appointed Senior Assistant Coach. He’s an outstanding young coach who has a great work ethic and attention to detail. He thoroughly deserves this opportunity.

“It’s also great to have Nick and Sergio join the Club, and they will add to the talented coaches we already have on the staff here.

“Both Nick and Sergio have a wealth of coaching experience over a number of years. They have already demonstrated a strong desire to both develop young talent and implement a football style that I believe will further strengthen the environment we have established. I’m looking forward to working with them.”