Newcastle United have made a new academy coaching appointment.
Newcastle United have bolstered their Under-21s set-up by appointing a new coach.
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A general view of a corner flag prior to the U18 Premier League match between Newcastle United U18 v Manchester United U18 at Newcastle United Academy on January 13, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images) | Manchester United via Getty Imag
The Magpies have appointed Fraser Stewart as their new Under-21s goalkeeping coach. The 37-year-old joins from Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock, who confirmed his departure this week.
Stewart has been part of the first-team coaching staff at Rugby Park since 2022, working under Neil McCann, Derek McInnes and Stuart Kettlewell, but is now set to return to academy football.
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He was previously a youth coach at Rangers, Aberdeen and Ayr United before spending nine years with the Scottish FA. He has spent the last four years at Kilmarnock.
The move sees Stewart work under former Scotland international Robbie Stockdale, who was appointed Newcastle under-21s lead coach on a permanent basis in March.
Newcastle have strong Scottish connections within their football department, with Falkirk-born Ross Wilson and Jack Ross currently occupying the roles of sporting director and assistant sporting director, respectively.
The Magpies also poached James Fowler from Rangers to become their Academy Scouting Operations manager.
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Kilmarnock statement
Confirming Stewart’s departure, Kilmarnock’s statement read: “Kilmarnock Football Club can confirm that Fraser Stewart has departed the club to explore a new opportunity.
“Our head of goalkeeping has left the club after over four years in post at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park and goes with everybody at Kilmarnock FC’s best wishes and thanks for his service.
“He initially joined from the Scottish FA during the summer of 2022. He joined the backroom staff and helped to oversee the club enjoy a brilliant fourth-placed finish, an unforgettable run in Europe during 2024, and overall be part of the team while the club maintained its top-flight status.
“Fraser has also been heavily involved in the development of next generation of keepers in Ayrshire, with the likes of Corey Armour and Dylan Brown gaining vital first team experience while out on loan. He spoke in depth about this recently for a feature in the Killie Magazine.
“While the process of appointing a new first team goalkeeper coach continues, Killie fan favourite Bobby Geddes has returned. The club thanks Bobby for standing in during this interim period.”