Martin Hunter

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Martin Hunter is Norwich City First Team coach and took up the role on July 26, 2006. He was caretaker manager of the club during the period after Nigel Worthingtons sacking and did apply for the job on a permanent basis. He lost out, however, to ex- Celtic and then West Ham Assistant Manager Peter Grant who was officially appointed on October 16th 2006.

Formerly the England U19 head coach, Hunter has worked with some of the biggest names in the game and was responsible for coaching current international superstars Joe Cole, Theo Walcott and Michael Carrick during his time with the youth set-up.

Hunter is also familiar with current City stars Ryan Jarvis, Ian Henderson and Joe Lewis, having worked with them at England youth level in the past.

He was with the Football Association for 13 years, initially joining as a regional director of coaching before landing head coaching roles with the U15s, U16s and finally the U19s. Before that, he was assistant manager at Bradford City A.F.C. and Stoke City F.C..

Hunter holds the prestigious UEFA Pro licence. He has also used his expertise in this field to run coaching courses to help others achieve that qualification.

One of the most talented and respected coaches in European football, the acquisition of Hunter by Norwich was seen as a real coup and he is expected to work closely with Grant as Norwich strive to regain their place in the Premiership.

Preceded by Nigel Worthington

Norwich City F.C. caretaker manager 2006

Succeeded by Peter Grant