Former Town first-team coach Matt Gill has joined the staff of the MK Dons as technical and strategic development coach.

Gill, who was a team-mate of Dons boss Russell Martin at Norwich, left the Blues in May having joined the club as part of Paul Lambert’s backroom team in 2018.

“I’m really pleased to be here and be a part of things,” the 40-year-old told iFollow MK Dons.

“I’ve known Russ a long time and I’ve always hoped that, at some point, we would be able to work together, as our views on the game are pretty aligned. When the opportunity presented itself to come here and do that, it was something I was really looking to do.

“Football is about performance and winning games of course but, especially here, it is also about having an identity and helping people and players improve and develop. Those facets are what I’m most interested in and want to add value to during my time here.”

Martin added: “First and foremost, he is somebody I really trust and have had a brilliant relationship with, ever since our time together at Norwich City.

“As a coach, he has had a quick trajectory because of his ability, his care for people and the way he communicates with players. I saw that first-hand when he was coaching Norwich’s U23s — he played a part in developing a lot of top players during his time there.

“He will add so much to us as a club. He will be here to help with the first team, focusing on individual development with players — who will really benefit from this. It is a really important appointment for us."

As previously reported, MK are targeting Blues midfielder Teddy Bishop with the potential switch well-progressed.

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Carberry added 09:21 - Jun 29 Unfortunately he didn't communicate winning while with us.
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Gilesy added 09:33 - Jun 29 I think he left Portman Road with his head held high and has always been very dignified. Good luck to him.
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Linkboy13 added 09:48 - Jun 29 Very good coach expect MK Dons to be a surprise packet this season, after last season's improvment.
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SamWhiteUK added 10:04 - Jun 29 MK Dons, about having an identity? Please
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The_Prof added 10:07 - Jun 29 As we've seen in recent weeks, he didn't really have a chance at Ipswich because none of the infrastructure was in place, nor the back-up and technical staff. I don't think anyone could have succeeded with the set-up over the last umpteen years. Hopefully all that is now set to change.
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Barty added 10:10 - Jun 29 Good luck Matt
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markchips added 10:15 - Jun 29 Hope we at least include a decent sell on clause for Bishop just in case. Good luck to Matt thought he did well when he was in temporary charge and makes me wonder how well he may have done if made caretaker for the rest of last season.
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BlueBlood90 added 11:00 - Jun 29 Good appointment. Personally would've kept him here. MK Dons are the main team I've seen tipped as the potential dark horses next season.
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Thegeniusofmuhren added 11:56 - Jun 29 Nice bloke. He'll do well. Wouldn't have minded if he stayed.
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obiwan7 added 14:09 - Jun 29 Good luck to him, seemed to be the only one with any integrity out of the Lambert management period.
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