Gavin Chesterfield is Cardiff City bound after announcing Barry Town exit
Barry Town manager Gavin Chesterfield during the warm up. Barry Town United v Penybont in the JD Cymru Premier at Jenner Park on the 11th February 2022. Credit: Lewis Mitchell
Gavin Chesterfield has been appointed as the new Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Cardiff City.
It was announced earlier this month that the long-serving Barry boss would depart for pastures new after 15 years in the hot seat at Jenner Park Stadium.
Chesterfield will begin his new role on November 14, with his last game in charge of Barry on November 5 against Trefelin BGC.
“I’m excited to be here,” he said to the official club website. It’s a fantastic Club with a huge history and a passionate fanbase and I want to thank the board for their trust.
“This feels like the perfect opportunity for me, as I know a lot of people at the club having worked with and supported the education of several coaches including those currently supporting the First Team, Academy, Women’s sides, and Foundation.
“With the new Academy facility being developed at Llanrumney, it’s an exciting time to be involved with the Academy. It is important that we build upon what has been created in recent years. We are preparing players for the tough realities of the football industry, it’s essential that we provide an environment and the opportunity for them to thrive as children, young men, and footballers.
“For me, it is about providing the best life experiences and learning opportunities that we can. All of those things come into the mix when developing players from a holistic perspective and I think you can say the same thing too when it comes to staff development.
“When you have player development and staff development coming together then it makes for a positive culture and an exciting place to work and that is what I’m hoping to bring to the table.
“There is nothing quite like watching a player come through and make their debut. It’s a very difficult feeling to replicate and I can’t wait to get started and help shape the future generation of Cardiff City players.”
