PEP GUARDIOLA has completed his complement of assistants with the additions of the returning Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez.

FIVE key trends we've seen in coaching and management in 2023, gleaned from conversations with top practitioners in the UK and beyond on our podcast, articles and events.

VFB Stuttgart’s Thomas Krucken has succeeded Jason Wilcox as Manchester City’s Academy Director.

SHAUN DERRY has left Crystal Palace to become Gary O’Neil’s assistant at Wolves. West Ham Under-21s Lead Mark Robson and Bournemouth first-team coach Tim Jenkins are also expected to move to Molineux.

CHELSEA have hired Nick Chadd from Benfica to become their new Head of Performance Services. He will report into Bryce Cavanagh, the incoming Director of Performance.

MANAGER Ian Evatt and Sporting Director Chris Markham are working in tandem to try and restore Bolton Wanderers to their former glories. They outlined their approach in Episode #52 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl.

BOLTON achieved huge success in the loan market last season with James Trafford and Conor Bradley. Manager Ian Evatt and Sporting Director Chris Markham explain how they have made loans work for all parties.

LUKE FEDORENKO has been promoted to Head of Academy Recruitment as part of a restructure at Manchester United.

SIX staff have left Wolves along with manager Julen Lopetegui, just nine months after arriving at the Molineux club.

WEST BROM Director of Medical Tony Strudwick has warned that new rule changes could mean players facing the equivalent of eight extra games a season.

FORMER Sunderland manager Jack Ross has been appointed Head of Coach Development at Newcastle United.

CHRIS McGUANE has been promoted to Academy Manager at Nottingham Forest, with Craig Mulholland arriving from Scotland to become Head of Football Development and Talent Management.