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Manchester United Foundation FA Girls Centre of Excellence  

Manchester FA and Manchester United Foundation are delighted to announce formally the working partnership to deliver the FA Girls Centre of Excellence for Greater Manchester for season 2009/10 season.

The centre will be known as ‘Manchester United Foundation FA Girls Centre of Excellence’.

Staff recruitment has now been completed and both Manchester FA and Manchester United Foundation are delighted to announce the workforce/coaches that will deliver the Manchester United Foundation FA Girls Centre of Excellence for 2009/2010.

  • Director: David Ryan
  • Under 10’s: Nick Bradshaw & Hannah Steele
  • Under 12’s: Amanda Goodwin & Chris Dearden
  • Under 14’s: Emma Gaynon & Robert Curran
  • Under 16’s: Emma Jenks & Lucy Milward
  • Goalkeeping Coach: Dave Mottershed
  • Physio: Nicola Gaskell
  • CWO and Administration: Emma Gaynon



The partnership of Manchester FA and Manchester United are delighted to confirm that all training for the Centre of Excellence will take place at The Cliff on Mondays and Wednesdays for all age groups with home regional fixtures will take place at Ayrshire Road.

If you have any questions  please contact Emma Gaynon, Centre Administrator & Girls Development Officer at Manchester United – 708 9451