New Academy director begins work at Carrington

Joining from Brentford, Stephen’s appointment as successor to Nick Cox was announced in August. Cox has joined Everton, where he’ll serve as technical director.

Torpey has recently led the rebuilding of Brentford’s youth structure, including the relaunch of a full Academy programme from Under-9s to Under-18s. Prior to his January 2024 arrival at the west London club, he had led Academy coaching across all groups at Manchester City, and at the Foundation phase, with Liverpool.