'It’s no surprise they’re heading into first team management in the EFL' - Arsenal legend pays tribute to coaching pair as they takeover at Crawley Town

Arsenal’s academy manager and former defender Per Mertesacker is not surprised Kevin Betsy has got the Crawley Town job.

By Mark Dunford

Published 6th Jun 2022, 17:02 BST

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The former German international praised Betsy and Dan Micciche after it was announced they would take up the first team manager and assistant manager role at Crawley Town.

It had been rumoured a deal had been agreed between Betsy and the Reds at the end of last week with an announcement expected on Friday (June 3). But it was delayed and finally announced at 4.30pm today (Monday, June 6).

Arsenal Academy Manager Mertesacker told arsenal.com: “We’re grateful for the work Kevin and Dan have done to manage and develop our under-23s and under-18s. Both have shown outstanding coaching ability so it’s no surprise they’re heading into first team management in the EFL.

"This is a great opportunity for them, and on behalf of everyone at Arsenal, I’d like to thank them for their service and wish them the very best of luck in the future.”

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