Everton will lose key figures James Vaughan and Kevin Thelwell. Vaughan departs after aiding youth development and academy recruitment. Thelwell exits following financial restructuring and key player sales, having guided Everton through challenging times. Both leave having made a lasting impact as the club plans for a new era ahead.
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00:00Everton are set to witness two significant backroom departures in the coming months with
00:08James Vaughan and Kevin Thelwell, both leaving their respective roles.
00:14Vaughan, who joined the club in September 2022 as loaned pathway manager, will step
00:21down at the end of April after playing a key role in the development of several young players.
00:29During his time with the club, Vaughan helped oversee the growth of talents like Jared
00:34Branthwaite, who impressed during his loan at PSV Idenhoven, and strikers Ellis Sims and
00:40Tom Callen, who had successful loan spells at Sunderland and Preston North End.
00:47In March 2024, Vaughan was promoted to head of academy recruitment and player pathways.
00:54In this role, he played a central part in bringing in promising youngsters, including
00:59Braden Graham, Amari Benjamin and Justin Clarke.
01:05Academy director Graham Prosser acknowledged Vaughan's impact and thanked him for his service,
01:11wishing him all the best for the future.
01:14Meanwhile, Kevin Thelwell, Everton's director of football since February 2022, is also set
01:21to depart at the end of the season after the freaking group decided not to renew his contract.
01:29Thelwell helped Everton navigate financial difficulties, leading the club through a period of substantial
01:36changes in player recruitment.
01:39Under his guidance, Everton sold assets worth ÂŁ225 million while spending only ÂŁ145 million
01:46on new players, resulting in a profit of around ÂŁ80 million through key sales such as Richarlison
01:52and Anthony Gordon.
01:55Thelwell expressed pride in his achievements, particularly the club's ability to stay in
02:00the Premier League despite multiple challenges.
02:04His tenure has been marked by a focus on financial stability and long-term planning as he leaves
02:10Everton in a better position for the future.