Willie Donachie Passes on Knowledge to Youth Soccer Players
Temecula FC, a professional youth soccer club based in the U.S., welcomes former Manchester City player and Scotland coach Willie Donachie to California.
Donachie, 62, an internationally recognized top class coach who won 35 full caps for Scotland and played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, is visiting the Temecula FC; spending time talking with the coaching staff and working with players. Always known for his love of the beautiful game, Donachie is also greeting fans as well as encouraging a passion for soccer in wider community of Southern California.
The former Newcastle United and Manchester City coach, and former Millwall manager, will be a refreshing addition to the US soccer scene according to Brandon Jantz, supremo of fledgling Temecula FC, known locally as “The Quails.”
“I would like to thank Willie for coming over and spending time at Temecula FC. The club will certainly benefit from his wealth of knowledge and experience and the players will also benefit enormously from having a top quality coach pass on in-depth aspects of the game,” said Jantz.
Northumberland based Trident Soccer coach Ryan Jobson considers the visit presents a fantastic opportunity for both parties. ‘Willie has a wealth of football knowledge and is recognized as one of the most amiable figures within the game. He has made a big impression on supporters in the North East with his skills and his dedication to helping so many community-based causes,” said Jobson.
Jobson says, “Brandon Jantz is a top footballing guy and has the best interests for his team; local players as well as the wider community. Willie spending time with Temecula FC will be a very welcome experience for everyone involved.”
Formerly Newcastle United’s highly rated reserve team coach, Donachie resigned on last week. Under speculation that he had allegedly hit 19 year old center back Remie Streete after the U21’s 2-0 loss to Sunderland last Monday, Donachie was suspended. Coming to California will be a breath of fresh air for the Scottish former professional footballer.
Donachie is no stranger to the West Coast having been part of the original Portland Timbers team, which played in the pioneering North American Soccer League (NASL). The league structure also included numerous world class players such as Pele, George Best, Bobby Moore, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cryuff.
Did you know … Trident Soccer was established 18 years ago in Northumberland as a coaching organization by footballing brothers Ryan and Shaun Jobson. The Jobson brothers met Brandon Jantz while playing and coaching in the US in 2001. Jantz twice visited the UK to increase his football knowledge and gain experience, as well as, gaining coaching qualifications. He later formed sister-organization USA Trident and has recently formed Temecula FC.
