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Town have confirmed the appointment of Stuart Lewis as first-team coach.

News that Lewis was leaving Tottenham Hotspur, where he had been first-team academy transition coach, to join the Blues first emerged yesterday.

“We are delighted to add Stuart to the coaching staff this summer,” manager Gary O’Neil said.

“He is a young coach who already has a good range of experience and is highly regarded, both at Tottenham and within the game, and is an important addition to our team. We are looking forward to him getting started with the group in Spain this week.”

Lewis, who has travelled to La Manga for this week’s training camp, joins Tim Jenkins (assistant manager), Neil Critchley (first-team coach), Ed Ames (first-team coach analyst), Sone Aluko (first-team coach) and Rene Gilmartin (head of goalkeeping) on O’Neil’s staff.

The 38-year-old moved to the senior set-up at Spurs last summer under Thomas Frank having previously been their U18s coach after rejoining the North Londoners’ academy, where he had previously been a young player, in 2019.

He continued in the role, in which he oversaw youngsters as the adapted to first-team football, under Igor Tudor and then Roberto De Zerbi.

Welwyn Garden City-born Lewis, who completed his UEFA Pro Licence earlier this year, had spells with Norwich and Arsenal as an academy player before joining Spurs during which time he won England caps at U16 and U17 levels.

The former midfielder, who has a BASc in Sports and Exercise from Manchester Metropolitan University, moved on from White Hart Lane before making a senior appearance and went on to play for Barnet, Stevenage, Gillingham, Dagenham & Redbridge, Wycombe, Ebbsfleet, Maidstone and Dover.

In July 2021, two years after returning to the Tottenham academy, he was appointed U18s coach. In 2022, his side reached the U18s Premier League Cup final but a year later both the U17s and U18s sides won that competition. The U17s won it again in 2025.

Speaking to the official Tottenham website, Lewis said: "Returning to my boyhood club as a coach 11 years ago was a dream come true.

"Having supported Tottenham Hotspur since I was five years old and previously represented the club as a young professional, it was a privilege to come back and help develop the next generation of players.

“My family and I have supported the club all our lives, so I have always understood what it means to represent Tottenham Hotspur and the identity our teams should embody; brave, attacking, front-foot football.

“I have made so many special memories during my time at the club, building relationships that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Winning the U17 and U18 Premier League Cups in the 2022/23 season, followed by another U17 Premier League Cup success in April 2025, were fantastic collective achievements for everyone involved.

“While those trophies were incredibly special, I always knew that the primary objective was to develop players capable of progressing to the first team. I have no doubt it won't be long before more academy graduates are gracing our brilliant stadium.

“I would like to thank everyone at the club for their support and for allowing me to pursue this fantastic opportunity at Ipswich Town, which enables me to fulfil my ambition of coaching in the Premier League.

“I leave with immense pride, gratitude and lifelong memories, and I wish everyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur every success in the future.”

Tottenham Hotspur first-team academy transition coach Stuart Lewis is set to join Town’s coaching staff.

Lewis, 38, moved to the senior set-up at Spurs last summer under Thomas Frank having previously been their U18s coach after rejoining the North Londoners’ academy, where he had previously been a young player, in 2019.

He continued in the role, in which he oversaw youngsters as the adapted to first-team football, under Igor Tudor and then Roberto De Zerbi.

Lewis is now moving on and, according to Football.London, will be named a first-team coach with the Blues.

Welwyn Garden City-born Lewis, who completed his UEFA Pro Licence earlier this year, had spells with Norwich and Arsenal as an academy player before joining Spurs during which time he won England caps at U16 and U17 levels.

The former midfielder, who has a BASc in Sports and Exercise from Manchester Metropolitan University, moved on from White Hart Lane before making a senior appearance and went on to play for Barnet, Stevenage, Gillingham, Dagenham & Redbridge, Wycombe, Ebbsfleet, Maidstone and Dover.

In July 2021, two years after returning to the Tottenham academy, he was appointed U18s coach. In 2022, his side reached the U18s Premier League Cup final but a year later both the U17s and U18s sides won that competition.

Loanee forward Kit Graham has joined Town Women on a two-year deal following her release by Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the summer.

Graham played a key role in helping the Blues to WSL2 survival having signed on loan in January.

The 30-year-old netted two brilliant strikes from distance as David Wright’s side secured their second-tier place with a shock 3-0 win at eventual champions Birmingham City in late April.

“I’m delighted to extend my stay here at Ipswich,” Chatham-born Graham said.

“I was made to feel so welcome when I arrived at the start of the year and have really enjoyed being a part of this group.

“The girls worked so hard to secure survival in WSL2 and I’m excited to see how much we can continue to grow together.”

Town Women’s technical director Sean Burt added: “We’re delighted that Kit has chosen to return.

“Everybody could see the impact she had on and off the pitch, and her experience in the game speaks volumes.

“It shows the direction the club is moving in to bring a player like Kit back to the club and we’re looking forward to seeing her make a similar impact over the course of the next two years.”

Graham spent eight years with Charlton and was in the Addicks side which won promotion to the second tier in 2017/18.

She joined WSL Spurs in 2019, going on to make 88 appearance for the North Londoners, scoring 11 times, including the first goal netted by a woman at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Graham was also in this side which reached the Adobe Women’s FA Cup final in 2024.

Monkey_Blue added 14:38 - Jun 8

Nottsblue66 It depends on how you define bigger club. I doubt if Brentford could be compared in terms of fan base. Let’s be honest both teams fill their stadium but we don’t have a17,000 capacity and if it were 40,000 we’d probably have filled that this season despite being relegated. Historically you can’t compare Brentford to us success wise and our ownership has significantly more financial muscle than Brentford’s owner. Our ceiling is higher. Brentford are a “bigger club” in the sense they’ve been safely a prem team for a handful of seasons. I can’t think of anything else they have over us and I don’t know that it makes them bigger. Btw. I’m a Bulwell boy originally

Stato added 15:11 - Jun 8

McKenna has produced a fantastic season getting us out of the Championship but last season he was bang average. He played Hutchinson way too much and he has overplayed Morsy in all 3 seasons he has been here. Why so many of our fans think he is a genius is beyond me. Name me one player who improved under him last season ? A few went backwards but not a single player improved. Even Delap had a much better first half of the season before a less impressive 2nd half. We will be favourites for the title with or without him so I'm not that bothered whether he stays or goes. We are told he is the 6th highest paid manager in the Prem so who says Brentford can even afford him. Most likely he stays, wins the title and then gets a chance to recruit better and learn from previous mistakes as on balance I think both parties could benefit by staying loyal to each other.

SickParrot added 15:15 - Jun 8

I would like KM to stay and would expect him to honour the lucrative contract that he signed last summer. He's probably fortunate to be Brentford's first choice after the worst season in our history, so I would understand if he felt that he couldn't turn the the job down (especially as it would be possible for him to avoid uprooting his young family). It may come down to whether he really believes that he can get us promoted again mext season. If he does decide to go, at least we have plenty of time to replace him and I'm sure that Mark Ashton has a suitable replacement lined up.

Karlosfandangal added 15:18 - Jun 8

I guess KmK release clause will not be a problem if Brentford are getting £10 million for Frank.

Brentford will have to brake the bank to match KmK wages.

The main problem for Town is how many players would leave the club too.

A lot has been said of Delap should have a season in the Championship so he is more ready for the prem so I guess the same could be said for KmK

He had a season in the Prem and now has a season to prepare a side to go back to the Prem. If Town can.