‘Exceptional’: Newcastle United secure ‘crucial’ agreement after Leicester City move

Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Diarmuid O’Carroll as their new

under-21s lead coach after reaching a compensation agreement with St Mirren.

Ben Dawson had resigned in July to become a member of Steve Cooper’s backroom crew

at Leicester City, leaving the role vacant. Since then, professional development coach Neil Winskill

and head of coach development Jack Ross have assumed temporary leadership roles.

Winskill will now take on a new role as the academy’s head of technological development.

and Ross will help Diarmuid temporarily in this role.

Diarmuid exclaimed, “I’m really excited to come in.” I’m excited to dive right in

and play this character.

“The club’s size, reputation, and fan following speak for themselves.

With the ownership and all of the future plans, this is also a really exciting moment.

“I never would have imagined having the opportunity to come in, but when it did,

It was a really exciting one, and the process went very quickly.”

The 37-year-old comes from St. Mirren of the Scottish Premiership, where he served

as Stephen Robinson’s assistant manager. Under former Magpies player Michael O’Neill,

Diarmuid will continue in his capacity as senior coach for Northern Ireland.

“I’m delighted Diarmuid has accepted the opportunity to become Lead Coach of Newcastle

United Under-21s,” stated Steve Harper, the academy director of Newcastle.

“As a young, forward-thinking, and driven coach, he will be instrumental in facilitating

our talent pipeline into the first team.

“I would also like to express my gratitude to Jack Ross, Neil Winskill,

and all those associated with the Under-21 team for their diligent efforts and cooperative

approach during the recruitment process for this role.

We have completed a demanding procedure, and Diarmuid is an amazing coach

and new member of our team. Greetings from the Newcastle United family to him.

Diarmuid was born in Killarney, and he played professionally in Scotland, England,

Iceland, and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland gave him an under-21 cap.

He started his coaching career in women’s football with Crusaders and Glentoran.

then worked as a junior coach in the US and with Motherwell under-18s. Afterward,

He was Stephen Robinson’s assistant at Morecambe and St. Mirren.

‘Exceptional’ – Newcastle United secure ‘crucial’ agreement after Leicester City move