Wycombe Wanderers legend and coach Matt Bloomfield has revealed that he would like to one day become a manager.
The 38-year-old is currently in his first full season as a member of Gareth Ainsworth’s backroom staff, following his retirement from the game in February this year.
And even though he was forced to hang up his boots following a series of concussions, he admits that he is ‘loving’ his new role, and that becoming a manager of a club could be on the cards.
Matt Bloomfield stars in tonight's Pre-Match Drills; his last ever #Chairboys goal came against Saturday's opponents Derby County back in November 2020.#DERvWYC pic.twitter.com/Dh1P9bl5yW
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) September 15, 2022
However, he was quick to point out that this wouldn’t be any time soon.
Speaking ahead of Wycombe’s trip to Derby on September 17, Bloomfield told the Bucks Free Press: “I would love to [go into management] at some stage in my life.
“It’s a progression that I would like to take but I am not in any rush that’s for sure.
“I’m learning the ropes still as I have got lots to learn, and I couldn’t have two better teachers in the gaffer and Dobbo.
“They couldn’t be more different, two completely different characters in terms of their leadership and coaching backgrounds.
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“But they have got so many positives that I am trying to get and utilise from them.
“And one day I would like to do that but it’s no time soon and I am happier with what I am doing.”
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On swapping the pitch to the tactics room, Blooms continued: “I’m really enjoying my new role and modern football is very tactical.
Here's today's matchday programme. Wycombe man Matt Bloomfield celebrates 10 years' service. #CFC pic.twitter.com/Lw4InI2eVf
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“We use a lot of analysis for our preparation in games, and also in our debriefings too.
“It’s really important to go over several formations.
“The gaffer needs to make a decision and as the coaching staff, we need to know what is best for each individual game.
"You need to be adaptable during the match.
“I’m still involved at the same football club and doing the same drive in, but instead of getting out onto the pitch, I’m off it, and I’m loving it.”
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