CARDIFF CITY FC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

David Hughes as been promoted to 'Head of Academy', where he was previously 'Head of Academy Coaching'

Is there any significance in this?



Cardiff City Football Club is pleased to announce David Hughes as its new Head of Academy.


Friday 29th October 2021


David joined the Bluebirds last November as Head of Academy Coaching. In that role, and whilst overseeing duties as Head of Academy, David has managed significant progression in player and staff development across all age levels, whilst notably identifying players capable of stepping up to first-team level over the course of the past 12 months.

Speaking to cardiffcityfc.co.uk, David said: “It is a privilege to have been offered the role of Head of Academy at Cardiff City. The capacity to influence both staff and in particular young people as they look towards their futures is an area I feel very passionately about.

“The most crucial role that we have within the development programme is to teach and encourage learning. These are areas we will continue to promote within the Academy on a daily basis.

“I’d like to thank Tan Sri Vincent and the Board of Directors for placing their trust in me to manage our programme.”

Cardiff City FC Executive Director & CEO, Ken Choo, added: “I welcome the appointment of David as Cardiff City’s Head of Academy.

“David has, and will continue, to play a fundamental role in the Club’s efforts to develop our young players.

“I look forward to working with him and wish him the very best of luck in the role.”

Cardiff City Football Club is pleased to announce David Hughes as its new Head of Academy.


David joined the Bluebirds last November as Head of Academy Coaching. In that role, and whilst overseeing duties as Head of Academy, David has managed significant progression in player and staff development across all age levels, whilst notably identifying players capable of stepping up to first-team level over the course of the past 12 months.

Speaking to cardiffcityfc.co.uk, David said: “It is a privilege to have been offered the role of Head of Academy at Cardiff City. The capacity to influence both staff and in particular young people as they look towards their futures is an area I feel very passionately about.

“The most crucial role that we have within the development programme is to teach and encourage learning. These are areas we will continue to promote within the Academy on a daily basis.

“I’d like to thank Tan Sri Vincent and the Board of Directors for placing their trust in me to manage our programme.”


Cardiff City FC Executive Director & CEO, Ken Choo, added: “I welcome the appointment of David as Cardiff City’s Head of Academy.

“David has, and will continue, to play a fundamental role in the Club’s efforts to develop our young players.

“I look forward to working with him and wish him the very best of luck in the role.”

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Does this mean morison is going to be our new manager?

David Hughes as been promoted to 'Head of Academy', where he was previously 'Head of Academy Coaching'

Is there any significance in this?

Allan, I would suggest this is an acknowledgement of David Hughes positive contribution to date

There don't appear to be any other change right now (barring Steve Morison's temporary or otherwise promotion)

David Hughes as been promoted to 'Head of Academy', where he was previously 'Head of Academy Coaching'

Is there any significance in this?

Allan, I would suggest this is an acknowledgement of David Hughes positive contribution to date

There don't appear to be any other change right now (barring Steve Morison's temporary or otherwise promotion)

I know he had good reports from Southampton, where he was last; and he wanted to come to South Wales, as his Mrs is Eleri Siôn (BBC Wales) lives here

Remind me of Morison role at academy?

David Hughes as been promoted to 'Head of Academy', where he was previously 'Head of Academy Coaching'

Is there any significance in this?

Allan, I would suggest this is an acknowledgement of David Hughes positive contribution to date

There don't appear to be any other change right now (barring Steve Morison's temporary or otherwise promotion)

I know he had good reports from Southampton, where he was last; and he wanted to come to South Wales, as his Mrs is Eleri Siôn (BBC Wales) lives here

Remind me of Morison role at academy?

Allan, I don't think he had a 'role' with the Academy; I just meant that he was the only other noticeable person to move within the corridors of the CCS and technically only on a temporary basis, which left me with the opinion they were simply rewarding his (Hughes) good work at the Academy

David Hughes as been promoted to 'Head of Academy', where he was previously 'Head of Academy Coaching'

Is there any significance in this?

Allan, I would suggest this is an acknowledgement of David Hughes positive contribution to date

There don't appear to be any other change right now (barring Steve Morison's temporary or otherwise promotion)

I know he had good reports from Southampton, where he was last; and he wanted to come to South Wales, as his Mrs is Eleri Siôn (BBC Wales) lives here

Remind me of Morison role at academy?

Great place to learn the job at Southampton, they are rated one of the best in the UK, lets hope he brings some of that experience and their philosophy here

Good luck