Jack Wilson has left Manchester City to take on the role of Set Piece Coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Scottish analyst joined Man City back in November 2022 as First Team Performance Analyst for Set Pieces, working closely with Set Piece Coach Carlos Vicens to provide “actionable insights”.
The Scottish analyst brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked for Brentford, the Irish FA, Hearts, and Dundee United. Brentford, known for their pioneering approach to specialist set piece coaching and analysis, provided Wilson with a solid foundation for his future endeavors.
Wolves Head Coach Gary O’Neil said: “Set plays are a huge part of the game now and the numbers we managed to achieve on them last year were good, but I was fortunate enough to meet Jack and look through some of his work. I don’t meet too many people who go into as much detail on gameplans as I do, but Jack is one of the closest I’ve ever met to being as extreme in his detail.
‼️ Wolves have announced the arrival of Jack Wilson as the club’s first ever dedicated set piece coach.
Wilson joins on the back of two years at Manchester City, where he served as first-team performance analyst for set pieces. #WWFC pic.twitter.com/CoQIoDjaiI
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“I’m delighted to be able to take him from Manchester City and he’ll be a huge asset to us. The fact we got him in early, for the whole of pre-season, is important for the boys because we’ve started to do a little bit of work and it will start to stand us in good stead for the season.
“He’s got some really interesting ideas around set plays and how things should be done. Last year, as a coaching team, you work hard on set plays, but you all have other roles and jobs you need to fulfil at the same time, but Jack’s focus can be purely on set plays. His purpose is to make Wolves better at set plays and he can knuckle down and get into the details, and the players have responded well.
“If you stand still for a moment in football, you get left behind quickly because it’s moving on tactically. People are trying to gain small margins and it’s important we do what we think we need to do. It’s a fantastic one for the club to get done.”
Wilson’s appointment is a significant coup for Wolves, as they look to improve their set piece performance and gain a competitive edge in the Premier League. With his expertise and attention to detail, Wilson is well-equipped to make a positive impact at Molineux and help the team achieve their goals.
