Marc Forrest joins as Academy Emerging Talent Coach

Marc Forrest

Cambridge United are pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Forrest as Emerging Talent Coach (U14–U19)...

Marc joins from Arsenal, where he coached across a range of academy age groups, and brings significant experience from a 14-year spell in technical roles with the Football Association.

In his new role, Marc will work across both the Youth Development Phase (YDP) and Professional Development Phase (PDP), with a focus on identifying and developing high-potential players as they progress through the Club’s performance pathway. 

Academy Manager Dom Knighton said: “We are delighted to welcome Marc to the football club and believe he will be an excellent addition to our coaching and wider academy team.

“Marc arrives with a clear remit to support the identification and development of high-potential players across our U14–U19 pathway. He will deliver high-quality coaching, complemented by consistent off-pitch support.

“Throughout the recruitment process, he demonstrated a genuine passion for individual player development, and we are confident he will make a positive impact on our academy players’ journeys while supporting their progression.”