Arsenal are on a mission to find their new head of medicine as the highly-regarded Gary O’Driscoll prepares to join Manchester United, marking the end of an era at the North London club.
- Gary O’Driscoll, long-standing head of medicine at Arsenal, is set to join Manchester United.
- The Gunners are now looking for a new head of medicine, with Mark Gillett, Premier League’s chief medical officer, among the potential candidates.
- This significant departure comes along with Steve Round, assistant manager to Mikel Arteta, leaving the club.
Searching for a successor: Arsenal’s quest for a new head of medicine
In the wake of the significant departure of Gary O’Driscoll, Arsenal have begun their search for a new head of medicine.
O’Driscoll, who has been an essential part of the Gunners since 2009, is set to take up a new role at Manchester United.
O’Driscoll’s impact at Arsenal
O’Driscoll’s move to Manchester United represents the end of a long and successful tenure at Arsenal.
An eminent figure in the North London club’s medical services, O’Driscoll has contributed immensely to Arsenal’s medical department since his arrival over a decade ago.
In spite of previous opportunities to depart, including a near move to Liverpool in 2020, O’Driscoll chose to remain at Arsenal.
His decision to now join Manchester United is not taken lightly; it provides an opportunity to move closer to his family.
Possible successors to O’Driscoll
While Manchester United fills the vacancy left by Steve McNally, Arsenal start their recruitment process.
One potential successor is Mark Gillett, the Premier League’s chief medical officer, who has considerable experience in English football, with stints at Chelsea and West Brom.
The news of O’Driscoll’s departure comes closely after the exit of Steve Round, assistant manager to Mikel Arteta.
Despite these changes, Arteta and his assistant Albert Stuivenberg will ensure a smooth transition, maintaining stability within the team.
The hunt for Arsenal’s new head of medicine is on, and it will be intriguing to see who steps into the shoes of the irreplaceable Gary O’Driscoll.