ASHINGTON AFC ANNOUNCE FOOTBALL RESTRUCTURE AND APPOINT IAN SKINNER AS HEAD OF FOOTBALL

First Team

Ashington AFC are delighted to announce a new football structure at the club, designed to strengthen and modernise the football operation both on and off the pitch.

As part of the restructure, the club has introduced the new position of Head of Football, a strategic leadership role that will report directly to the Board of Directors and oversee all football-related matters across the club.

The club are pleased to confirm the appointment of Ian Skinner as Head of Football.

Ian returns to Ashington AFC with extensive experience across coach development, football leadership and elite player development, having worked across the grassroots game through to the professional game.

In his new role, Ian will provide strategic direction and leadership across the football department, supporting the continued development and progression of the club on and off the field.

The new structure will see the Head of Football oversee:

  • First Team Management
  • A newly created Head of Recruitment role
  • A newly appointed Analyst position
  • The Medical Department

As part of the restructure, the club are in discussion with Kevin Chapman around the role of Head of Medical.

The club would also like to confirm that recruitment is currently underway for both the Head of Recruitment and Analyst positions as Ashington AFC continues to build a strong infrastructure to support long-term success.

Speaking on his appointment, Ian Skinner said:

“I’m delighted to return to Ashington AFC in this new role. This is a football club with fantastic people, strong community values and huge potential. The introduction of this structure demonstrates real ambition from the Board to continue moving the club forward in a sustainable and progressive way.

I enjoyed supporting Mark and Karl during their interim tenure last season and I’m looking forward to working closely with the staff, players and supporters this coming season to help build an environment that gives the club the best possible opportunity to succeed.”

Further announcements regarding the new appointments within the football structure will be made in due course