'Great guy' - Newcastle United confirm departure of former West Ham United player

The 39-year-old, the younger brother of Boro head coach Michael, returned to the Magpies’ academy in 2022 having previously coached at Little Benton between 2005 and 2007. He led the U18s to a 12th and 8th place finish during his two years in charge.

Prior to his second spell on Tyneside, Carrick was employed by the FA for 15 years as a coach developer. His move to Teesside represents the first senior coaching role.

Steve Harper, Newcastle United's Academy Director, said: "I would like to thank Graeme for his excellent work in developing our young players both on and off the pitch.

"Whenever a player of staff member moves on to first team opportunities, whether it's here or elsewhere, we can all be very proud of them.

"Middlesbrough are getting a great guy, a very good coach and we all wish him every success with his new role. The search for a new Under-18s lead coach has already begun.”

Born in Wallsend, Graeme began his playing career at West Ham United's youth set-up along with Michael, before injury put an abrupt end to his footballing career.

He joins former Newcastle defender Jonathan Woodgate, Grant Leadbitter, and Alan Fettis on the senior coaching staff at the Riverside Stadium. He replaces Aaron Danks, who left to join Vincent Kompany’s backroom team at Bayern Munich last week.