Frank Nuttall

Frank Nuttall (born 4 May 1968) is a Scottish football coach and former player.

Playing career

Nuttall was a player at Celtic, playing in the reserve and youth teams, before studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Loughborough University to gain master's and bachelor's degree in sports science and physical education .

Rangers FC appointed him as fitness coach in 2004 and won the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup in the 2004–05 season.

Some years later, he was assistant coach for the China national team, attending the Asian Cup tournament in Qatar, and was 1st team coach at Qingdao. it would be the first time he would serve as a head coach. He also led them to the 2015 CECAFA Cup Final in Tanzania for the first time in 20 years.

As a result of his record-breaking efforts, he was awarded 2015 Kenya SportPesa Coach of the Year.

In January 2020, he was appointed head coach of Township Rollers in Botswana and led them to the Mascom Cup Final and 2nd in the Botswana Premier League before the season was postponed due the COVID pandemic.

In March 2021, Nuttall was appointed Manager of Ethiopian club Saint George, on a short contract until the end of the season.

Achievements and individual honours With over 180 matches as a manager and head coach in 6 countries, Nuttall is unbeaten in 75% of matches with a 55% match win record and an average of more than 2 points per match. Over 500 professional matches as head coach and assistant coach in Scotland, England, Asia and Africa.

Frank Nuttall's achievements include a 47-match unbeaten run, including winning a league title unbeaten.

Gor Mahia Kenyan Premier League: 2014, 2015 Kenyan Super Cup: 2015 KPL Top 8 Cup: 2015 SportPesa Kenya Coach of the Year: 2015

Accra Hearts of Oak Ghana Independence Cup 2017

England U17 UEFA U-17 Championship: 2010

Rangers Scottish Premier League: 2004–05 Scottish League Cup: 2004–05

Bristol City Football League Trophy: 2003