Bjorn Hamberg appointed men's under-18s head coach

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Former coach returns to take over academy role.

2025-08-06T14:00+01:00

Bjorn Hamberg previously worked for Albion under Graham Potter. 📸 by Paul Hazlewood.

Bjorn Hamberg has returned to the club to become our men’s under-18s head coach.

The Swede was previously a first-team coach under Graham Potter and has since gone onto work for Chelsea and Feyenoord, where he was assistant head coach last season.

Academy manager Ian Buckman said, "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Bjorn back to the club. He is a popular figure with players and staff who aligns with our vision and values for the development of our young players.

“Bjorn brings outstanding knowledge and experience having worked at Premier League and Champions League level, and he will undoubtedly impact our scholars through this key period of their development. We are excited to have him working with us in the academy.”

Bjorn worked in Sweden for seven years with Ostersunds, before moving to Swansea City for a season.

He made the move to Albion when Potter was appointed head coach at the Amex in May 2019 and took the first team in a 1-1 draw with Leicester City in January 2022 after Potter and assistant Billy Reid tested positive for coronavirus.