United confirm Academy coaching rolesWednesday 28 January 2026 10:00Manchester United have appointed Adam Lawrence as Under-21s lead coach, until the end of the season.Lawrence was previously in charge of our Under-18s side, leading the youngsters to the national title in 2023/24, in addition to the Premier League Cup, before taking up a role at Newcastle United. Darren Fletcher remains in charge of the Under-18s.The Under-21s lead coach role was vacated when Travis Binnion joined the first-team coaching set-up earlier this month. Darren Fletcher continues as Under-18s lead coach and will now also take on additional responsibilities by leading the Professional Development Phase (Under-17s-Under-21s) for the remainder of 2025/26.The Under-21s are next in action on Monday night, facing an away game in Premier League 2 at West Bromwich Albion. Meanwhile, the Under-18s, fresh from a dramatic late win at Burnley, shown live on MUTV, travel to Middlesbrough on Saturday 7 February.Recommended:U21s highlights: United v Brighton VideoU21s highlights: United v BrightonHIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best bits as our Under-21s faced Brighton and Hove Albion in Premier League 2 at Carrington…Wednesday 28 January 2026 10:00Back to Top





