Overview
- Arsenal confirmed the appointment on Monday, giving Horseman full charge of the Under-21s in Premier League 2 and responsibility for imminent EFL Trophy matches.
- Horseman steps up from his role as Professional Development Phase – Elite Player Development Coach less than a year after joining Arsenal in September 2025.
- The move replaces Max Porter, who left the academy in June to become assistant manager at Stoke City under Mark Robins.
- Horseman holds a UEFA Pro Licence and has worked across Manchester United, Southampton, Watford and Bristol Rovers but had a brief and difficult senior spell at Forest Green Rovers in 2023.
- Arsenal’s academy leaders framed the promotion as continuity for Hale End and a way to keep talent moving toward Mikel Arteta’s first team, which could speed senior opportunities for players such as Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.