Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, U18s manager - Liverpool FC
Marc Bridge-Wilkinson
U18s manager
Marc Bridge-Wilkinson took up his role as Liverpool FC U18s manager in May 2020, having joined the Academy in 2015 to initially take charge of the U14s.
A former creative midfield player with almost 400 league appearances behind him, Bridge-Wilkinson had spells with the likes of Port Vale, Bradford City, Carlisle United and Darlington.
Before he moved to Kirkby, he spent time working in Huddersfield Town's academy across various age groups but predominantly with the U13 and U14s.
As a father himself and holder of the FA Advanced Youth Award, he understands how to work with children to maximise their potential and arrived at Liverpool highly recommended.
In July 2018, Marc took charge of the U16s following the promotion of Barry Lewtas to U18s manager. When Lewtas...
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AcademyFA Youth Cup preview: 'It's a wonderful competition and really exciting for the boys'. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson is hoping the FA Youth Cup will once again bring the best out of his young players as Liverpool travel to Preston North End in the third round on Friday night.
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AcademyU18s reaction: 'We played really good football and created an awful lot of chances'. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson was full of praise for his Liverpool U18s side as they returned to winning ways on Saturday by beating Stoke City 2-0 at the Kirkby Academy.
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AcademyU18s preview: Marc Bridge-Wilkinson on character, learning and Rio Ngumoha. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson hopes Liverpool U18s can take a lot of positives out of their performance at Leeds United last weekend and kick-start their season.
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AcademyU18s preview: 'Facing Man Utd is a game we always look forward to'. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has challenged his Liverpool U18s side to assert more control on matches, starting with Saturday's trip to Manchester United.
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NewsU18s preview: 'Don't waste an opportunity, don't miss a moment, have no regrets'. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has issued words of encouragement to his Liverpool U18s players that are looking to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas.