Tom Hounsell (born 21 October 1995)[1] is an English football manager. He is the interim manager of Burton Albion in EFL League One.

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Formerly director of football programmes at St Mary's University, Twickenham, Hounsell worked at Fulham's academy being appointed assistant manager of Burton Albion in EFL League One. The new manager was Mark Robinson, who moved from Chelsea's development squad.[2] The pair were installed after the club was taken over by Nordic Football Group.[3] Robinson was sacked on 23 October with the club bottom, with 4 points from 11 games and no wins; Hounsell was named interim manager.[4] On 9 November, his team won 2–0 at home to Shrewsbury Town to get their first win of the season at the 14th attempt.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Hounsell". TNT Sports. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Burton appoint Robinson as new head coach". BBC Sport. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Burton will 'get wins soon' - interim boss Hounsell". BBC Sport. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Robinson sacked as Burton head coach". BBC Sport. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Tom Hounsell delighted as Burton finally earn their first league win". Limerick Leader. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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