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Robert Sherman (born 21 August 1960) is a Welsh football manager and former footballer who manages the Fiji national football team.

Early life

Sherman grew up in Aberystwyth, Wales.

Education

Sherman attended Ysgol Penglais School in Wales.

Career

Sherman has been described as a "highly respected figure in football and coaching education globally". He has been Technical Director at the Welsh, New Zealand and Australian FA's. He was described as "helped nurture Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey in his previous role at the Welsh FA". He worked as technical director of Football Federation Australia, where he was described as "charged with rekindling Australian soccer’s stagnant youth development system... will oversee a review into academy structures and pathways, incorporating NPL and grassroots clubs, and assess the controversial national compensation scheme, where junior clubs earn a pittance for producing talent". He has coached at numerous World Cups and Olympics, securing bronze in the 2012 London Olympics as Assistant Coach of the Canadian women's team.

He has also worked in the Australian A League as TD of Melbourne Victory.

he is currently the Senior Mens Coach of Fiji.

Style of play

Sherman made his senior debut for Aberystwyth Reserves at aged 15 and the first team at 16. He moved to Cardiff City at 16 and spent 3 years with the club. He then had a brief spell with Swansea and Hull. He mainly operated as a left-winger.

Personal life

Sherman is the father of Welsh football manager Drew Sherman.

Managerial record

As of match played 21 December 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record Ref.
G W D L Win %
Fiji 2023 present 17 9 4 4 052.94
Career Total 17 9 4 4 052.94 —

References

  1. "Profile".
  2. "Rob Sherman slams the sport". smh.com.au.
  3. "Not the job for Rob". sbs.com.au.
  4. "Rob Sherman out to reboot stagnant youth development scheme". heraldsun.com.au.
  5. "Rob Sherman - Otago Daily Times article".
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Fiji squad – 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup fourth place
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