Ian Long is a football coach serving as the Manager of Walsall Wood Community Football Club . He has previously been associated with Alvechurch, Stourbridge and Tividale during his career.
Appointed as the manager of Walsall Wood on November 4, 2023, following the departure of Harry Harris. Long brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously managed Tividale, Alvechurch, and Stourbridge. Notably, he guided Alvechurch to their best-ever FA Cup run.
With Walsall Wood, Long aims to achieve back-to-back promotions, building on the club’s recent successes. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to continue the club’s upward trajectory in the National League System.