MALVERN Town’s newly appointed football consultant has said he will be the supporting the first team staff to help deliver the club promotion next season.
The West Midlands Regional Premier League club announced the appointment of Jim McGettrick last week in a new role which will see him support Football Director Ted Grizzell on first team matters.
McGettrick is a former Birmingham City academy player who also played for Kidderminster Harriers, Bromsgrove Rovers, Evesham United and Stourbridge and currently works as a team leader in the FA’s Skills Programme across the West Midlands region.
The 31-year-old joins Malvern Town’s staff ranks having completed a Level Three EUEFA B coaching license as well as achieving a sports education degree and ten years of coaching experience.
“I am very excited to get started at The Town,” he said. “The high calibre of staff means the club is in an excellent position going forward.”
“I’ll be working on a practical level with the first team, but providing general support and advice to all teams within the club. I’ll support Ted Grizzell (Sporting Director) in helping the first team to further their challenge for the West Midlands Regional Premier League title this year”.
The club is also stepping up its off-field offering to players with the introduction of performance analysis software and a dedicated analyst. The Langfield Stadium club will also have FA regional officer Matt Jones on board as a sports psychologist.
