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BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Eibler joins Robins as Struber's assistant
Bristol City have appointed Bernd Eibler as assistant head coach following the departure of Chris Hogg to rejoin former boss Liam Manning at Norwich Austrian has previously wqorked alongside new Robins boss Gerhard Struber at MLS team New York Red Bulls and German side FC will be the first time Eibler, who did not play football professionally, has worked in English football."Bernd is a bright young coach who will bring an energy and football development to the club," Struber told the club website., external"I am very glad to have him join me at Bristol City."
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Brentford put out job advert on LinkedIn seeking new assistant first team coach - as Bees look to add to Thomas Frank's staff
Brentford have taken the rare step of advertising for a new assistant first team coach on LinkedIn, as the Premier League club looks to add to Thomas Frank 's staff. Fans were taken by surprise to see an advert for such a high-profile role posted by a top flight club on the job-hunting platform. 'The successful candidate will be an integral part of the first team coaching staff and have the specific role of coaching the first team and high potential B team players to develop those players as individuals, both on and off pitch,' Brentford's advert stated. 'The role will be a key part of assisting with the Club's ambition of creating and maintaining an environment of continual improvement and development.' Brentford said the candidate must either have a UEFA Pro Licence or a UEFA A licence, with a view to achieving Pro Licence status. Candidates will be required to have 'strong coaching skills with the ability to deliver coaching sessions which develop multiple facets of player performance simultaneously', along with being able to 'build strong personal relationships and trust with the players and colleagues.' Brentford took the unusual step of advertising the high-profile position on LinkedIn The Bees stated that the successful candidate's key relationships would include their head coach, Thomas Frank, and first team coaching staff. They would also work with director of football Phil Giles, technical director Lee Dykes, B team coaching staff and their performance, medical, player welfare and loans departments. Brentford listed their main accountabilities as including helping to plan and deliver training sessions for first team players, with a focus on player development. Their responsibilities will include providing additional training sessions for small groups and individual players, as well as driving a 'culture of continuous improvement by identifying key development areas of the players'. They will also work with the technical director to 'identify the high-potential young players at the Club, and help to integrate them into first team training', as well as attending B-team and Under-21 matches and liaise with staff 'to ensure that high potential players are utilised in matches appropriately. The successful candidate would also work with the player welfare department to help new signings to integrate to the club and assist players promoted from the B team. They would also take part in the club's recruitment process to assess possible targets. Over 100 people have applied for the vacancy via the LinkedIn advert, the platform has claimed. Brentford's listing on LinkedIn is far from the first time a club have turned to the platform to fill an important position. The Bees have also posted on the platform seeking a new head coach for their women's team. In January, Tottenham had posted a job advert for a new head of their medical department amid the club's injury crisis.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Benjamin Hübner appointed assistant coach of German national team
The DFB have today announced the appointment of Benjamin Hübner as the new assistant coach of the German national team. The 35-year-old has signed a three-year contract and will work under Julian Nagelsmann, and alongside Benjamin Glück and Mads Buttgereit from July 1. Hübner's appointment comes after Sandro Wagner confirmed that he will leave his role as assistant coach under Nagelsmann to pursue a head coaching role following the finals of the UEFA Nations League at the start of June. Advertisement In a press release, Hübner was quoted as saying: 'Being able to work for the national team is a huge honour. I'm really looking forward to my new role as part of this coaching team. The most successful period of my career at Hoffenheim came under Julian Nagelsmann, it helped shape me as a player but also as an assistant coach later on in my career. I'm therefore really excited for our first games in September and naturally the World Cup next year, where we will give our absolute best.' Nagelsmann added: 'I know Benni really well from our three years together in Hoffenheim. He was always a true team player, who was desperate to help the team be successful and he always put personal interests aside. Even as a player, he thought strategically and was a leader both on and off the pitch. It's precisely these qualities, along with his experience as a player, that make him an excellent addition to our coaching staff. That's why I'm really looking forward to working with Benni again now with the national team.' GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Benjamin Hübner appointed assistant coach of German national team
The DFB have today announced the appointment of Benjamin Hübner as the new assistant coach of the German national team. The 35-year-old has signed a three-year contract and will work under Julian Nagelsmann, and alongside Benjamin Glück and Mads Buttgereit from July 1. Hübner's appointment comes after Sandro Wagner confirmed that he will leave his role as assistant coach under Nagelsmann to pursue a head coaching role following the finals of the UEFA Nations League at the start of June. In a press release, Hübner was quoted as saying: 'Being able to work for the national team is a huge honour. I'm really looking forward to my new role as part of this coaching team. The most successful period of my career at Hoffenheim came under Julian Nagelsmann, it helped shape me as a player but also as an assistant coach later on in my career. I'm therefore really excited for our first games in September and naturally the World Cup next year, where we will give our absolute best.' Nagelsmann added: 'I know Benni really well from our three years together in Hoffenheim. He was always a true team player, who was desperate to help the team be successful and he always put personal interests aside. Even as a player, he thought strategically and was a leader both on and off the pitch. It's precisely these qualities, along with his experience as a player, that make him an excellent addition to our coaching staff. That's why I'm really looking forward to working with Benni again now with the national team.' GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Wagner's successor found, DFB unveil new assistant coach
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. It had already become apparent in recent days, and now the DFB has announced the successor to Sandro Wagner. Benjamin Hübner will become the new assistant coach to Julian Nagelsmann as of July 1. Update ℹ️ Benjamin Hübner wird neuer Co-TrainerDer bisherige Co-Trainer der TSG 1899 Hoffenheim tritt im Trainerteam ab dem 1. Juli 2025 die Nachfolge von Sandro Wagner an. Hübners Vertrag läuft zunächst über drei Jahre.▶️ DFB/Nico Florow — DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) May 24, 2025 He was previously the assistant coach at TSG Hoffenheim and is signing a three-year contract with the DFB. "I know Benni very well from our three years together in Hoffenheim. He was always a true team player, passionate about the team's success and willing to put his own interests aside. Even as a player, he thought strategically and was a leader both on and off the pitch," Nagelsmann is quoted as saying in the DFB's press release. The national coach also added: "Above all, with these abilities and his professional experience, he is an excellent addition to our coaching staff. That's why I'm really looking forward to working with Benni again at the DFB team." 📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images
