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T he Wilkinson surname is written into Leeds history, but it could be added to a prestigious group of Manchester City coaches to lift the FA Youth Cup instead this week.
Apr 17, 2024 · After a one-year hiatus in February 2024, Rhian Wilkinson was appointed as the new Wales head coach following Gemma Grainger’s appointment to the Norway national team. Since then, Wilkinson has been in charge of two games against Kosovo and Croatia.
Feb 24, 2024 · Head coach Ben Wilkinson hailed City’s strength of character and togetherness after our dramatic 2-1 FA Youth Cup quarter-final win over Tottenham.
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May 9, 2024 · The younger Wilkinson leading youngsters in an FA Youth Cup final, the standard of quality on offer in part down to a vision the elder Wilkinson – among others – made sure was a blueprint for...
- Jack Gaughan
May 11, 2024 · Wilkinson, who retired from football at the age of 24 and moved into coaching, has previously described the tournament as the biggest prize available across the youth set-up, and said he is delighted for a group of players that could contain several stars of the future.
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May 10, 2024 · Head coach Ben Wilkinson spoke of his sense of pride on behalf of everyone at City’s Academy after watching his Under-18s clinch FA Youth Cup final glory with a resounding 4-0 win over Leeds at the Etihad.
Apr 4, 2023 · Under 18s head coach Ben Wilkinson spoke of his pride – and disappointment – in the wake of City’s cruel 2-1 FA Youth Cup semi-final extra time loss at Arsenal. Reduced to 10 men after the seventh minute dismissal of Lakyle Samuel, City then went behind to a Michal Rosiak free kick.
