Everton Academy undergoes significant restructuring after strategic review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Everton announced a major overhaul of its Academy following a six-month review led by Technical Director Nick Cox. The club has eliminated the U21 Head Coach role and has parted ways with Paul Tait after 16 years. New Academy Director Dean Rastrick, with a background from Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City, aims to modernize the development structure. Key appointments include David Hughes as Head of Academy Player Development and Carl Darlington as Head of Academy Coach Development. This restructuring reflects the Friedkin Group's objective to enhance talent production and foster a pathway for players to the first team.
- •Everton Academy struggling with talent development and recent success.
- •Paul Tait leaves after 16 years amid restructuring.
- •New director Dean Rastrick leads changes in Academy leadership.
- •David Hughes appointed as Head of Academy Player Development.
- •The restructuring aims to enhance accountability and modernize processes.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Everton Academy finally gets a shake-up
"Everton's Academy has been through some rough times in recent years, with few trophies to celebrate, and even fewer players making it through the development levels to become fully fledged Premier Lea...
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