Former Town boss Paul Lambert is back in football, nearly four years after leaving the Blues.
Lambert has been named technical director, Asia-Pacific with Borussia Dortmund, the club with whom he won the Champions League, a role which is understood to be primarily based in Australia.
"Thrilled to announce my new role as technical director, Asia-Pacific, for Borussia Dortmund Football Club (BVB),” the 55-year-old wrote on LinkedIn.
"This is an exciting opportunity to extend BVB’s renowned youth development philosophy across the region, building strong partnerships, activating existing sporting relationships, and delivering coaching expertise that helps young talent thrive both on and off the field.
"I’ve just returned from a thoroughly rewarding few days in Chennai, where we partnered a cultural exchange with Wynnum Wolves FC from Brisbane and the Murugappa Youth Football Academy (MYFA).
"It was inspiring to see young players from such diverse backgrounds training, competing, and, most importantly, building friendships through football. Watching them come together underscored the universal language of sport and its power to unite communities.
"At Borussia Dortmund, our philosophy extends beyond football excellence. It’s about developing fantastic human beings alongside potential first-team players. I’m excited to bring this ethos to Australasia, working with clubs, brands, leagues and young players to build long-term success.
"Looking ahead, I’m eager to collaborate with those who share the same passion for football’s ability to inspire, unite, and transform.
"If you’re in the region and looking to develop your club or community through partnerships or coaching excellence, let’s connect. Together, we can create pathways that foster talent and make a meaningful difference.”
Lambert was sacked after a dismal two-and-a-half-year spell in charge of the Blues in February 2021, having been unable to prevent relegation from the Championship in 2018/19 after taking over in the October and then failing to win promotion or even reach the play-offs in the following campaign.