Legend Butcher Exits U23s Role - Ipswich Town News
TWTD understands Blues legend Terry Butcher will no longer be working with Town’s U23s in the season ahead.
The former Town and England captain rejoined the club in February 2020 coaching in the academy.
Last season, the 62-year-old worked alongside U23s manager Kieron Dyer coaching the development squad, who finished second in Professional Development League Two South.
However, we understand the former centre-half has been told there is no role for him on the coaching staff in 2021/22.
Dyer will be continuing in his position with Bryan Klug, who has been head of player and coaching development at the academy for the last few seasons, assisting him.
Lee O’Neill looks set to continue in his role as academy manager having held that job in addition to the general manager of football operations position he took on in December 2018.
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