British Army FA announce new head coaches of senior men's and under-23 teams

The British Army FA have announced who will steer both the senior men and under-23 teams into a new era.

Captain Al Brown has been announced as new head coach of the men's senior team and takes over from Major Jimmy Blair who finished his spell in charge after the 2023/24 season.

A player at every level for the Army, Capt Brown also worked on the backroom staff for some of the Army's successful Inter Services triumphs and, in their statement, the Army FA said Capt Brown's appointment "provides an opportunity to reset".

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Capt Brown said: "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to be working with such a talented group of players and staff and I am excited to be working alongside the quality coaches from the other Army representative sides."

The second appointment sees Army stalwart Warrant Officer Class 1 Keith Emmerson take charge of the under-23 team.

WO1 Emmerson takes over after Gerwyn Griffiths left the role and represented the Army as a player for more than 20 years, including a stint as captain in his 150 caps.

He was also successful as a player at UK Armed Forces level where he won the Kentish Cup numerous times.

WO1 Emmerson's task is to restore the Army's young guns as Inter Services champions for the first time since 2018.

"This is a great honour for me," said the new head coach. "I have gained valuable experience in guiding and mentoring young players.

"My goal is to create a nurturing and high-performance environment for the Army U23s team, where they can develop their skills and reach their full potential."