Anthony Hudson (soccer)
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Anthony Patrick Hudson is a football manager
and coach, having previously played as a professional.
at Premier League club West Ham United
, and later had a spell at Luton Town
.
In 2001 he moved to Dutch First Division team NEC Nijmegen. After a break, he resumed his playing career in 2006 with Wilmington Hammerheads
, ultimately appearing in ten league games.
team Wilmington Hammerheads
, having spent the previous two years working as an academy coach at AC Diablos SC.
In 2008 he was selected as Real Maryland Monarchs head coach at the age of 27. Holding a UEFA 'A' License, and having studied with the English Football Association, Hudson became the youngest manager (head coach) in the U.S. In his very first season as manager he led the club, which had the worst record and finished bottom of the table in 2008, to the quarter-finals of the 2009 Playoffs. Hudson was also nominated for the 2009 Coach of the Year Award.
at Tottenham Hotspur
, working alongside Les Ferdinand
, Tim Sherwood
and Chris Ramsey. In winter 2010, Hudson unsuccessfully applied for the vacant managerial positions at Scottish Premier League
clubs Hibernian
and Aberdeen
.
On 1 April 2011, Hudson, aged 30, was appointed manager of Conference National
club Newport County
. He arrived with a "glittering reference" from Redknapp, who likened him to "a young José Mourinho
". A decent run-in to the 2010–11 season saw Newport County finish a creditable ninth in the league. In July 2011, Hudson was working towards the UEFA Pro Licence with the English Football Association. After a poor start to the 2011–12 season
, in which Newport County gained eight points from the first twelve matches, Hudson was sacked on 28 September 2011, despite support from some senior players. He was succeeded by Justin Edinburgh
.
, Stoke City, Arsenal
and England
player Alan Hudson
.
Manager (association football)
In association football, a manager is responsible for running a football club or a national team. The manager of a professional club is responsible directly to the club president. The position of manager is almost exclusively used in British football...
and coach, having previously played as a professional.
Playing career
As a player, Hudson started in the youth systemYouth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
at Premier League club West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, and later had a spell at Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
.
In 2001 he moved to Dutch First Division team NEC Nijmegen. After a break, he resumed his playing career in 2006 with Wilmington Hammerheads
Wilmington Hammerheads
Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, ultimately appearing in ten league games.
United States
In 2005, Hudson became player/assistant head coach of USL Second DivisionUSL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
team Wilmington Hammerheads
Wilmington Hammerheads
Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, having spent the previous two years working as an academy coach at AC Diablos SC.
In 2008 he was selected as Real Maryland Monarchs head coach at the age of 27. Holding a UEFA 'A' License, and having studied with the English Football Association, Hudson became the youngest manager (head coach) in the U.S. In his very first season as manager he led the club, which had the worst record and finished bottom of the table in 2008, to the quarter-finals of the 2009 Playoffs. Hudson was also nominated for the 2009 Coach of the Year Award.
United Kingdom
After leaving Real Maryland in June 2010, Hudson returned to the UK and began coaching under the guidance of Harry RedknappHarry Redknapp
Henry James "Harry" Redknapp is a former English footballer who has enjoyed a long career in football management starting in 1983 with Bournemouth. He is the current manager of Tottenham Hotspur....
at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
, working alongside Les Ferdinand
Les Ferdinand
Leslie "Les" Ferdinand MBE is a former English footballer. His playing career included spells at Queens Park Rangers, Besiktas J.K., Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers F.C., during which period he earned a number of appearances for England...
, Tim Sherwood
Tim Sherwood
Timothy "Tim" Sherwood is an English former professional footballer who was captain of Blackburn Rovers' Premiership title-winning side...
and Chris Ramsey. In winter 2010, Hudson unsuccessfully applied for the vacant managerial positions at Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
clubs Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
and Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
.
On 1 April 2011, Hudson, aged 30, was appointed manager of Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. He arrived with a "glittering reference" from Redknapp, who likened him to "a young José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
". A decent run-in to the 2010–11 season saw Newport County finish a creditable ninth in the league. In July 2011, Hudson was working towards the UEFA Pro Licence with the English Football Association. After a poor start to the 2011–12 season
2011–12 Newport County A.F.C. season
The 2011–12 season is Newport County's second consecutive season in the Conference National.-Results summary:-Results by round:-Current squad:Confirmed squad as at 9 September 2011-In:-Out:-Loans in:...
, in which Newport County gained eight points from the first twelve matches, Hudson was sacked on 28 September 2011, despite support from some senior players. He was succeeded by Justin Edinburgh
Justin Edinburgh
Justin Charles Edinburgh is an English professional football manager and former player. He is currently manager of . Nicknamed 'Musselburgh', he has previously played for, or managed, six other clubs.-Playing career:...
.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Nation | From | Newport County Newport County A.F.C. Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system... | 1 April 2011 | 28 September 2011 |
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Personal life
Hudson is the son of former ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, Stoke City, Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
and England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
player Alan Hudson
Alan Hudson
Alan Anthony Hudson is a former English footballer.-Biography:Born and brought up near the King's Road, Hudson was rejected by boyhood club Fulham as a schoolboy before signing for Chelsea Juniors...
.
External links
- Player profile at Playerhistory.com