SUPPORTING STAFF
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Alan was appointed Norwich's Chief Scout on May 17th 2001, replacing Canary legend Duncan Forbes. Alan played for Bristol City and Hereford before injury cut his playing career short. He managed non-leaguers Cheltenham and Bromsgrove before returning to Hereford as coach. He later joined Exeter as a Chief Scout and then followed Terry Cooper to Bristol City and Birmingham, performing the same role. Mike Walker took Alan with him to Everton as a match assessor and then signed him again in that role when Walker returned to Norwich. Five years of assessing matches and scouting, he was promoted to Chief Scout
With a Masters Degree in Sports Science and the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist qualificiation, not to mention experience as a sports performer (Rugby Youth International for Ireland) and coach, the blend of knowledge and experience is benefitting both the current squad of players, and the players of the future. Dave is involved in the day-to-day and long term planning of player's conditioning levels at pro and Academy levels, match and video analysis, sports science support and assisting the physios with player rehabilitation.
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Alan Wood






