Noel Turner is expected to embark on a new chapter in his coaching career after spending the last six years serving as assistant coach at Sliema Wanderers FC.
Malta Sport understands that Turner is close to joining a club that is planning to heavily invest in its youth sector, with the former Malta international expected to play a key role in bridging academy development with first-team football.
The project is understood to focus strongly on producing homegrown talent, with Turner expected to oversee the senior squad while simultaneously helping young players transition into first-team football.
Turner is widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in Maltese football, both for his achievements as a player and for his work in coaching development.
Apart from his recent years with Sliema Wanderers, Turner was also heavily involved within the Malta Football Association youth setup until 2020, where he coached at the Under-17 level and participated in various UEFA youth competitions representing Malta on the international stage.
As a footballer, Turner enjoyed an outstanding career and remains one of the iconic figures associated with Sliema Wanderers. During his playing days, he won the prestigious Maltese Player of the Year award twice, in 1996 and again in 2003, underlining his consistency and quality across different generations.
On the international stage, Turner earned 61 caps for the Malta national football team and featured in 14 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, representing the country with distinction over several years.
His expected new appointment is viewed as an important move for a club aiming to build long-term sustainability through youth development rather than relying solely on external recruitment, with Turner’s experience in both elite football and player development considered a major asset for the project.
