&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:MichaelFlynn.jpg) Flynn in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael John Samuel Flynn[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 October 1980[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newport, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cheltenham Town (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2000 | Newport County | 20 | (4) |
| 2000–2001 | Barry Town | 8 | (12) |
| 2000–2001 | Newport County | 3 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | Barry Town | 12 | (12) |
| 2002–2005 | Wigan Athletic | 37 | (2) |
| 2004 | → Blackpool (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Gillingham | 97 | (19) |
| 2007–2008 | Blackpool | 26 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | Huddersfield Town | 25 | (4) |
| 2008 | → Darlington (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2009–2012 | Bradford City | 91 | (10) |
| 2012–2015 | Newport County | 82 | (5) |
| 2015–2017 | Undy Athletic | 4 | (3) |
| 2017–2018 | Newport County | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 420 | (75) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017–2021 | Newport County | ||
| 2022–2023 | Walsall | ||
| 2023–2024 | Swindon Town | ||
| 2024– | Cheltenham Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael John Samuel Flynn (born 17 October 1980) is a Welsh professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently the manager of EFL League Two side Cheltenham Town.
Flynn began his career with Newport County, becoming a professional with Barry Town before his break out with Championship side Gillingham. He appeared 91 times for Bradford City. He returned to Newport County and played while obtaining his UEFA Pro License.
Flynn became caretaker manager of Newport County in 2017 amid a relegation battle. After 2017's 'Great Escape', Newport County won FA Cup fixtures against Leeds United, Leicester City and Middlesbrough. In the 2018–19 season Flynn led Newport to the 2019 EFL League Two play-off final against Tranmere Rovers. In cup competitions Newport also played Premier League teams in 2018 Tottenham Hotspur, in 2019 Manchester City and West Ham United. In the 2020–21 EFL Cup Newport beat Championship clubs Swansea City and Watford before losing on penalties to premier league club Newcastle United. In the same season Newport lost to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties in the FA Cup and again reached the League Two play-off final, losing to Morecambe 1–0.
- ^ "Club list of registered players: Newport County" (PDF). English Football League. p. 86. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Mike Flynn". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 April 2021.