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Harry Watling

b. 1982

English association football coach

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About Harry Watling

Born 1982. Harry Watling is a British association football coach.

Harry Watling is an English football coach, whose last job was as the assistant head coach of English club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Coaching career Watling earned his UEFA B licence at age 18, A licence at 26 and his Pro licence at 33. He went on to work as an academy coach with Chelsea from 2009 to 2014, Millwall from 2014 to 2018, and West Ham United from 2018, before becoming head coach of USL Championship side Hartford Athletic on 13 January 2021. Hartford registered a 5th place league finish in Watling's first season. On 25 June 2022, Watling resigned from his role as Hartford coach to attend to family matters in England.

On 25 July 2022, Watling joined Championship side Queens Park Rangers as a first team coach. 4 months later he followed departing manager Michael Beale to Rangers.

On 12 September 2024, Watling was appointed manager of National League club Ebbsfleet United. On 11 December 2024, the club announced his departure by mutual consent. He was announced as part of the backroom staff of Rob Edwards for Middlesbrough on 24 June 2025. After the pair led the club to a record start to top the championship, in early November, Watling followed Edwards to the Premier league as assistant head coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Personal life Watling is married to Northern Ireland women's national football team player Ciara Watling.

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Who is Harry Watling?

English association football coach

When was Harry Watling born?

Harry Watling was born on 16 February 1982 in London.

What is Harry Watling's occupation?

Harry Watling is an association football coach.

What nationality is Harry Watling?

Harry Watling is British.

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· Wikipedia: Harry Watling

· Wikidata: Q104815258

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