Jay Spearing, U18s coach - Liverpool FC
Jay Spearing
U18s coach
Jay Spearing made an emotional return to Liverpool FC in June 2022 when he joined the club's Academy in the role of U18s coach.
The former FA Youth Cup-winning captain, who first came to the club at the age of seven having been spotted playing for Wallasey-based junior side Greenleas FC, works alongside U18s manager Marc Bridge-Wilkinson.
Spearing graduated from Kirkby and made 55 appearances for the senior Reds team, including a start in the 2012 FA Cup final under his boyhood hero Sir Kenny Dalglish.
He made his senior debut against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League in December 2008 and also featured in the 4-0 win against Real Madrid at Anfield.
After leaving the Reds in 2013, he went on to play for Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool and then jo...
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News'The whole Academy is doing an unbelievable job'. Jay Spearing has praised the ‘unbelievable’ work being done at Liverpool’s Academy as he reflected on a remarkable few months for the club’s young stars.
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NewsJay Spearing's red card for Liverpool U21s rescinded. Academy coach Jay Spearing has had his red card from Liverpool U21s’ Premier League 2 fixture at Reading rescinded.
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AcademyU21s preview: Feyenoord test, Bobby Clark return and Jay Spearing influence. Barry Lewtas is hoping his Liverpool U21s side can end a highly productive year on a strong note when they host Feyenoord in the Premier League International Cup tonight.
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AcademyU18s update: Morrison hat-trick, Stoke test and Spearing influence. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has spoken of his pride in seeing the way his young Liverpool U18s side are developing so far this season, despite a number of regulars recently moving up to the U21s.
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InterviewJay Spearing's U18s mini-derby preview: 'Enjoy it but don't play the occasion'. Jay Spearing has provided an important message for Liverpool U18s as they prepare to host Everton in the mini-derby at the Academy on Saturday morning.