Rob Sherman (football manager)
Welsh footballer and manager (born 1960)
Robert Sherman (born 21 August 1960) is a Welsh professional football manager and former player, who is currently manager of OFC Professional League club South Island United. From 2023 to 2025 he was the head coach of the Fiji national team.
Early life and education
Sherman grew up in Aberystwyth, Wales. He attended Ysgol Penglais School in Wales.
Playing career
Sherman made his senior debut for Aberystwyth Reserves at age 15 and for the first team at 16. He moved to Cardiff City at 16 and spent three years with the club, before brief spells with Swansea and Hull. He primarily played as a left-winger.
Managerial career
Sherman has been described as a "highly respected figure in football and coaching education globally".
Wales
Sherman joined the Football Association of Wales in 1997 as an Area Coach, later becoming National Player Development Manager and Technical Director. He helped nurture talents such as Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.
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