MK Dons are thrilled to announce the appointment of Scott Lindsey as First Team Head Coach.
Lindsey joins MK Dons from Crawley Town, where he spent around 18 months at the helm, guiding the Red Devils to League One promotion last season via the play-offs.
A vastly experienced manager, the former midfielder has coached across non-league and the EFL, joining Swindon Town in 2021 as assistant manager, before being named manager at the County Ground in 2022.
Before joining the Robins he was manager at Chatham Town, overseeing 20 wins from his 28 league games.
Lindsey also achieved promotion while assistant manager at Forest Green Rovers and was a key part of the coaching staff that oversaw a 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the play-off final at Wembley.
As a player, Lindsey enjoyed spells with the likes of Gillingham, Dover Athletic and Burton Albion, and joins MK Dons with over 30 years of football experience.
Scott will be joined at Stadium MK by First Team Coaches Jamie Day and Carl Laraman, as well as Goalkeeping Coach Steve Hale.
On joining MK Dons as Head Coach, Scott Lindsey said:
"I'm so excited to be joining this wonderful football club. I think it's clear to everyone just how much potential there is at MK Dons, and I'm thrilled to be joining Stadium MK to help achieve it. I'm really looking forward to working with Liam and Fahad to build an ambitious and exciting football team for the people of Milton Keynes to get behind. I can't wait to get stuck in with the players, and look forward to meeting the supporters as soon as possible."
On appointing Scott Lindsey as Head Coach, MK Dons Sporting Director Liam Sweeting said:
"I don't think it's much of a secret to say Scott was our number one target from day one, so I'm absolutely delighted that he's agreed to join the club at such an exciting time! When we started this process, it was clear that we wanted someone who would align with MK Dons but who also had a track record of improving football teams, improving players and displaying leadership traits we felt were important in the immediate future. Scott's footballing record in recent seasons is phenomenal, proving time and again that he can maximise what's in front of him and develop a brilliant coaching environment. The club is clearly in a fluid phase as we transition to the ownership of Fahad Al Ghanim, but I'm confident we now have a Head Coach who has proven he can navigate change, get the best of his players, and ultimately deliver on the pitch, so it's an incredibly exciting day for MK Dons. Finally, I'd like to thank Crawley Town for the professionalism they've demonstrated over the past few days."
On his first managerial change at Stadium MK, MK Dons CEO Neil Hart said:
"It's safe to say it's been a busy first week! While a change in Head Coach can be traumatic, I'm really pleased with how the last few days have gone and am truly delighted to see Scott join us at MK Dons. At the heart of the decision-making process was getting the best coach we possibly could to lead the first team this season, and with Scott, I'm sure we've done just that. With his skillset, personality and experience I'm sure he'll be a really successful Head Coach for MK Dons, and I look forward to supporting him in doing so.
On Scott Lindsey's appointment, MK Dons Chairman Fahad Al Ghanim said:
"It's clear to everyone who's followed the EFL over the last few years just how good a coach Scott Lindsey is. Having met with him, I was encouraged to hear how he thinks we can improve, and ultimately convinced by his vision for the team. I'd like to be the first to congratulate Scott and would like to applaud Liam for all his hard work in getting the deal over the line this week. With an incredible new CEO Neil Hart appointed last week, and now a fantastic new Head Coach as well, I'm extremely optimistic about the future and what we can all achieve together."
