Brighton are the world's most forward-thinking club: Jason McCarthy on retiring at 29 to coach

Former Wycombe defender Jason McCarthy retired at 29 to pursue coaching and is now Brighton's under-21s assistant, praising manager Fabian Hürzeler's forward-thinking approach.

Jason McCarthy, a former Wycombe defender, retired from playing at 29 to pursue coaching and joined Brighton's academy setup. He began coaching the club foundation's under-16s while still playing, then accepted a role as Brighton's under-21s assistant last year. McCarthy recently returned to the position after two months in interim charge this summer. He has praised Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler, who at 31 became the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history, for his empathetic approach during McCarthy's interview process.