Macarthur Bulls announced the departure of Bulls FC Academy Men’s head coach Craig Noone.
Former Isuzu UTE A-League star Noone will return to the United Kingdom for personal reasons following an “outstanding” tenure in charge of Macarthur’s senior youth team.
The 36-year-old Englishman, who retired from professional football at the end of 2022-23 following a career spanning 18 years, fell agonisingly short of promotion to NPLM NSW following a two-legged relegation/promotion play-off against Central Coast Mariners.
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Bulls FC Academy were top of the Football League One standings for much of the 2024 campaign, before eventually finishing second in the second tier of NSW football.
“The Macarthur Bulls would like to thank Craig Noone for his invaluable contributions to the club, both as a player and coach,” a statement read.
“We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
A former Plymouth Argyle, Brighton and Hove Albion, Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers winger, Noone arrived in the A-Leagues via Melbourne City in 2019.
He spent two years at City and won a Championship and Premiership before linking up with Macarthur in 2021, where he scored five goals in 44 Isuzu UTE A-League appearances and claimed the 2022 Australia Cup.
