Young Newcastle United stars thriving under new boss – 3 wins in a row in 8 day stretch | OneFootball

The young Newcastle United stars have certainly responded positively to the appointment of new team boss Diarmuid O’Carroll.

He was appointed (see below) only 13 days ago as the new ‘Lead Coach’ of the NUFC Under 21s.

They had only won one and lost two of their four opening reserve league matches this season.

However, only three days after the announcement that Newcastle United had paid St Mirren the compensation to get his release, Diarmuid O’Carroll oversaw a 2-0 league win over Blackburn, with Turner-Cooke scoring both goals.

Eight days later and it was another impressive league win, this time coming back from 2-1 down to win 3-2 away at Aston Villa.

The home side with returning first team stars Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara in the starting eleven.

Heffernan and Parkinson (x2) with the goals that brought another league win.

In between these two league wins, an arguably even more impressive one, as the young Newcastle United stars faced the Halifax Town first team in the National League Cup. Goals from Parkinson and Emerson giving United a 2-1 win against the National League side.

With three wins in a row, a great start for Diarmuid O’Carroll. Long may it continue.

Newcastle United have appointed Diarmuid O’Carroll.

An official announcement from the club revealing the news on Tuesday night.

Diarmuid O’Carroll having left his job as assistant manager at St Mirren.

The 37 year old becomes the new Newcastle United Under 21s Lead Coach.

Newcastle United official announcement – 24 September 2024:

‘Newcastle United have appointed highly rated Irish coach Diarmuid O’Carroll as the club’s new Under-21s Lead Coach.

The 37-year-old arrives at the Newcastle United Academy from Scottish Premiership side St Mirren, where he was assistant to Buddies manager Stephen Robinson.

Diarmuid is also a senior coach for Northern Ireland and will continue with the role under former Magpies player Michael O’Neill.

Born in Killarney, Diarmuid played professionally in Scotland, England, Iceland and Northern Ireland and was capped at under-21 level by the Republic of Ireland.

After beginning his coaching career in women’s football with Crusaders and Glentoran, he took on youth coaching positions in the United States and with Motherwell Under-18s before becoming an assistant to Stephen Robinson at Morecambe and St Mirren.

Diarmuid said: “I’m really excited to come in. It’s a role I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into.

“The club speaks for itself in terms of the size, stature and fanbase. It’s a really exciting time now as well with the ownership and everything that is planned going forward.

“The opportunity to come in is something I would’ve never expected, but when it come across my desk, it was a really exciting one and a quick process.”

Diarmuid will initially be assisted by Head of Coach Development, Jack Ross, who has been in interim charge of the Under-21s side alongside Neil Winskill.

Neil will move into a new position as the Academy’s Head of Technical Development.

Newcastle United’s Academy director, Steve Harper, said: “I’m delighted Diarmuid has accepted the opportunity to become Lead Coach of Newcastle United Under-21s.

“He is a young, progressive and ambitious coach, and will play a key role in supporting our talent pathway into the first team.

“I’d also like to thank Jack Ross, Neil Winskill and everyone connected with the Under-21s for their hard work and collaborative approach while we recruited into this position.

“We have gone through a rigorous process, and in Diarmuid, we have an exceptional coach and person joining us. I’d like to welcome him to the Newcastle United family.”

Paul Mitchell, Newcastle United’s sporting director, said: “Diarmuid is a very highly regarded coach and is a great fit for the profile we have been looking to recruit.

“He has amassed a wealth of experience during the formative years of his coaching career, working across youth, men’s and women’s club football and at international level.

“The Academy is a cornerstone of our sporting strategy, and Diarmuid’s role is a crucial one in preparing players for the next significant step in their development journeys.