Official: Man United announce return of Adam Lawrence to take charge of U21s

Manchester United have confirmed that Adam Lawrence has sealed a return to the club to manage the Under-21s. Successful at United Lawrence initially joined United in 2021 as the Under-16s coach. He was then promoted to head of player development for the Under-13 to Under-16 age groups. He did a good job, prompting United to place him at the helm of the Under-18s in 2023. Under Lawrence, United’s Under-18s transformed into a formidable group, the highlight of which saw them win the treble in 2023/24. His attractive, attacking, and entertaining style of play won acclaim for both the manager and the club’s promising young talent. Lawrence parted ways with United last summer. He moved to Premier League rivals Newcastle to manage their Under-21s. However, he lasted just four months, with United now confirming that Lawrence has returned to Old Trafford. United issue Lawrence statement United announced earlier on Wednesday, “Manchester United have appointed Adam Lawrence as Under-21s lead coach, until the end of the season.” “The Under-21s lead coach role was vacated when Travis Binnion joined the first-team coaching set-up earlier this month.” The statement further reads, “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.” According to the Manchester Evening News, both Lawrence and United view the appointment as mutually beneficial. Highly regarded by United, Lawrence is understood to still reside in Manchester with his family, minimising any potential disruption. United Under-21s are next in action on Monday night when they face West Bromwich Albion in Premier League 2. The Under-18s, on the other hand, are poised to make their way to Middlesbrough on Saturday 7 February. Feature image Matt McNulty via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!