Board & Staff
Meet The #OneTeam
Board & INDEPENDENT CHAIRS
Deb Owen (Chair), John McLellan-Grant (Vice), Peter Kay, Damaris Treasure, Jason Craven, Chris Brindley, Robina Shah (OGIM - Inclusion), Anthony Lawler, Paul Graham (OGIM - Referees), Kate Ramsey (OGIM - Women & Girls)
STAFF
Colin Bridgford
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Safeguarding Lead
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To lead the Manchester FA team and ensure the business represents the needs of its members.
07403 731813
Rachael Birchall
Head of Participation & Development
Supports: Bedford Town
Role: To deliver a Football Development Strategy and develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
07341 885143
Rachael.Birchall@ManchesterFA.com
Lee Folkard
Football Participation Manager
Supports: Aston Villa
Role: To support members in their continual development to sustain and grow new provision. Manages all FDOs.
07889 404573
Andy McAnulty
Running the Game Administrator
Supports: Hyde United
Role: Administers all aspects of Manchester FA discipline cases.
0161 225 1966
Kath Jones
Football Development Officer (Women & Girls)
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To support and develop women and girls opportunities in Greater Manchester.
0161 225 1966
Paul Roots
Business Operations Manager
Supports: AFC Bournemouth
Role: Administers all aspects of Manchester FA County Cup competitions.
07341 885142
Joel Buckle
Business Development Manager
Supports: Liverpool FC
Role: To effectively develop partnerships for the benefit of all Manchester FA members.
07826 946632
James Longdin
Football Development Officer
(Education & Workforce)
Supports: Manchester City
Role: To work closely with the County Coach Educator to deliver bespoke courses.
0161 225 1966
Michael Brown
Marketing & Communications Officer
Supports: Ashton United
Role: To support the delivery of FA initiatives at a local level, focusing on promotion and feedback.
0161 225 1966
Sarah Cummings
Football Development Officer
(Insight & Club Development)
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To work closely with our Charter Standard clubs on developing plans to support participation and enhance opportunities for volunteers.
0161 225 1966
Steven Edwards
Football Development Officer (Disability)
Supports: Bolton Wanderers
Role: To support and develop disability football opportunities in Greater Manchester.
0161 225 1966
Tom Elliott
Referee Development Officer
Supports: Crewe Alexandra
Role: Recruit, retain and develop referees of all levels across Greater Manchester.
0161 225 1966
Sarah Venning
Football Development Officer (Recreational)
Supports: Brisbane Lions (Aussie Rules)
Role: To provide opportunities for non-traditional formats of the game. Fun football!
0161 225 1966
Linda Meehan
Finance Controller
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To manage the finance across the whole of the business and ensure it is financially sound.
0161 225 1966
Lauren McCorry
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Supports: TBA
Role: To act as a source of advice on safeguarding matters. But also support training and education.
TBA
Jamie Biddulph
Marketing & Communications Intern
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To support the Marketing & Communications Officer, focusing on graphic design and using the 'For All' brand.
0161 225 1966
Andy Baker
Strategic Football Development Officer
(Manchester Local Authority)
Supports: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Role: To develop all areas of the game within the Manchester City Council authority.
07979 242707
Olivia Laiker
Football Development Officer
(Club & League Development)
Supports: Manchester City
Role: To provide support and develop member clubs and leagues in Greater Manchester.
0161 225 1966
