Kieron Lovelady, at just 27 years old, has achieved significant milestones in his coaching career, starting at 17. Unlike most in football, Lovelady focused solely on coaching from an early age, influenced by his experiences at Robbie Fowler's academy. His career progressed through youth teams leading to opportunities at clubs like Rochdale and Preston North End, culminating in his current position as assistant manager at Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Lovelady's story reflects a departure from traditional pathways in football, showcasing his commitment and passion for coaching over playing.
"At 15 or 16, coming to the end of school, I wasn't playing for a high-profile academy, I knew my route was always going to be through coaching and hopefully one day being a manager in my own right as well."
"I took over the team that I always played for, then I went to Robbie Fowler's football college as a student initially. In my second year there I took over Southport's under-18 youth team."
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