Martin Hunter

Southampton Football Club

Technical Director, UEFA Pro License

Martin spent 13 years working for the Football Association as a regional director of coaching before progressing to coaching England’s Under-15s, Under-16s and Under-19s, As England U19 head coach Hunter worked with some full international players such as Joe Cole, Theo Walcott and Michael Carrick during his time with the youth set-up. Prior to joing the FA, Martin had spells as assistant manager at both Bradford City and Stoke City.

After leaving the FA , Hunter joined Norwich City, where he was appointed as first team coach in 2006. Following the departure of Nigel Worthington, Hunter was placed in temporary charge, drawing his sole game at the helm 3-3 at Queens Park Rangers. 

After leaving Carrow Road, Hunter joined Watford before returning to Valley Parade briefly, but it is at Southampton where he continues to make his presence felt, helping bring through the likes of Luke Shaw, James Ward-Prowse and Calum Chambers in recent years from his position as Technical Director.

He first took up his position as Under-21s coach at St Mary’s in July 2010 and, the following month, stepped up for a brief period as assistant caretaker manager of the first team until a permanent appointment was made.

Martin is responsible for all Technical curriculums and is the C.P.D.Member of the club's Technical board and Senior Management team.