AFC Wimbledon enlist veteran Michael Morrison as first‑team coach

AFC Wimbledon have appointed Michael Morrison as first‑team coach, the 38‑year‑old former centre‑half whose playing career of over 600 EFL appearances concluded with Cambridge United’s promotion to League One in 2025‑26 after he helped the club rise from League Two the previous season.

Morrison played more than 750 games for seven clubs, including Charlton and Birmingham. He lifted the League One title with both Reading and Charlton. He was captain at the majority of the clubs he played for, according to manager Johnnie Jackson.

His final playing season ended with Cambridge United winning promotion into League One in 2025‑26. He helped Cambridge to promotion from League Two last season. He announced his retirement from playing after that achievement.

AFC Wimbledon announced the appointment on the club’s website. Morrison said, “I always wanted to move into coaching when my career as a player finished.” He added, “Wimbledon is a club which is greatly connected from the fans right through to what you see on the pitch.”

Manager Johnnie Jackson said, “Michael is an exciting young coach, who is really keen to make his mark on the coaching side of football.” He added, “He has vast experience in the EFL and was captain at the majority of clubs that he played for.” The appointment adds a former EFL veteran to AFC Wimbledon’s coaching staff.