AFC Wimbledon has appointed Michael Morrison as its new first-team coach. The 38-year-old former Cambridge United captain announced his retirement from football after over 20 years in the game.

What happened?

Morrison decided to hang up his boots and join the management team at AFC Wimbledon. He wrote on Instagram: “After more than 20 years in the game and over 800 appearances, the time feels right to hang up my boots and bring my playing career to a close.”

Why it matters for AFC Wimbledon

Morrison's experience will be valuable to the team, which is currently 19th in League One with 53 points from 46 games. The team's recent form has been LWLLL, with 51 goals scored and 72 conceded.

What comes next?

AFC Wimbledon will play against Sutton Utd on July 18, 2026. The team is 50 points behind leaders Lincoln. Morrison said: “I’m really happy to be here. I always wanted to move into coaching when my career as a player finished.”

CategoryValue
League standing19th
Points53
Recent formLWLLL
Next fixturevs Sutton Utd (away, 2026-07-18)