Former Notts County trainee takes charge of American football team

Former Notts County trainee Darren Powell has taken charge of United States football side USL San Antonio.

The 43-year-old, from West Bridgford, took the reins last month at the new franchise, playing in the American third division.

He said: "From the very first conversation I had I could see it was a very exciting project and I'm keen to help and be a part of it.

I don't see it as daunting. When you're coaching and you're ambitious and learning your trade all the time at various levels, you're always aspiring to be at the next level. 

"It's a natural progression at this point in my career. It's more than building a first team, you're also trying to set a structure in place for young players in San Antonio.”

Powell made the move across the Atlantic in 1991, having been a trainee with the Magpies when Neil Warnock was manager.

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