Travis Binnion

Travis Binnion (born 10 November 1986) is a professional football coach and former player who played as a defender. He is currently a first-team coach for a Premier League club Manchester United. Binnion previously served as the head coach of the Manchester United Under-21s. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level.

Born in Derby, England, he began his career with Sheffield United and played for IFK Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. After retiring from playing through injury he was manager of the Sheffield United Academy.

Football career

Playing career Coming through the ranks at the Blades Academy, Binnion came back from a career threatening hip injury to break into the reserve team at Bramall Lane during the 2006–07 season. In April 2008 he was signed by IFK Mariehamn in Finland to further progress his career.

Coaching career Having failed to find regular first team football Binnion retired from playing and took up a coaching role at his former club, Sheffield United. In June 2016 it was announced he would be taking over as Academy manager from Nick Cox who moved to Manchester United.

Cricket career In 2002, Binnion played a single List A match for the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board against Cumberland in the 1st round of the 2003 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy, during which he scored 20 runs and took a single catch.

Honours Manchester United U18 FA Youth Cup: 2021–22