Newcastle
Official Statement Confirms Second Newcastle exit in weeks
Newcastle United are on the lookout for a new under-21s head coach.
The Magpies have confirmed that Ben Dawson has joined Steve Cooper’s backroom team at Premier League counterparts Leicester City, bringing an end to his 10 year stay on Tyneside.
Dawson initially joined the club’s academy as a Professional Development Coach in 2014 and has served as under-21s Lead Coach – previously guiding the youngsters to the finals of the Premier League Cup and the Premier League 2 Division Two play-offs – and Academy Head of Coaching.
Since 2021, Dawson has held the role of First Team Development Coach. The role saw him work closely Eddie Howe and his coaching staff, bringing the club’s first team and academy closer together and enhancing the club’s talent pathway.
