Manchester FA Staff
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.
Scott Dean
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To act as a source of advice on safeguarding matters. But also support training and education.
Scott.Dean@ManchesterFA.com
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Rachael Birchall
Chief Operating Officer
Supports: Bedford Town
Role: To deliver a Football Development Strategy and develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
Rachael.Birchall@ManchesterFA.com
Linda Meehan
Finance Controller
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To manage the finance across the whole of the business and ensure it is financially sound.
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
Kathryn smith
Football Development Manager
Supports: Leeds United
Role: To lead our team of Football Development Officers, including Clubs & Leagues, Referees, Coaches, Women & Girls, Male & Disability Pathways.
Joe Mathias
Football Development Officer (Clubs & Leagues)
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To support the development of Manchester FA registered Clubs & Leagues
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Nicole Flynn
Women's Recreational Officer
Supports: Celtic
Role: To provide opportunities to enhance recreational football provision for Women across Greater Manchester.
Conor Brown
Referee Development Officer
Supports: Rochdale AFC
Role: To support, recruit, retain and develop Manchester FA Match Officials
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James Longdin
Coach Development Officer
Supports: Manchester City
Role: To support and development the Grassroots coaching network across Greater Manchester.
James.Longdin@ManchesterFA.com
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Leigh Gell
Football Development Officer (Women & Girls)
Supports: Arsenal
Role: To strategically support the development and opportunities of the Women & Girls Game in Greater Manchester
Emily Owens
Football Development Officer (Disability & Inclusion)
Supports: Manchester City
Role: To support the delivery of the National Game Strategy whilst acting as strategic lead for Disability & Inclusion across Greater Manchester
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FOOTBALL SERVICES
paul Roots
Football Services Manager & Deputy Senior Safeguarding Lead
Supports: AFC Bournemouth
Role: To lead our team of Football Services Officers, including the discipline, competitions, referee appointments, regulations and customer services functions of Manchester FA.
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Matt Wood
Content & Media Officer
Supports: Derby County
Role: To operationally manage Manchester FA marketing & communications channels including, newsletters, social media content & website.
Matthew.Wood@ManchesterFA.com
Andy McAnulty
Football Services Officer (Discipline & Membership)
Supports: Hyde United
Role: Administers all aspects of Manchester FA discipline cases.
Andrew.McAnulty@ManchesterFA.com
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Dan Sykes
Football Services Officer (Appointments & Membership)
Supports: Salford City
Role: To coordinate and appoint Manchester FA registered match officials to our County Cup competitions & Professional Academy Programmes.
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Georgie Oliver
Facility Development Officer
Supports: Leicester City
Role: To strategically support the development of football facilities across Greater Manchester
Georgie.Oliver@ManchesterFA.com
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Simon Dear
Football Services Officer (Membership & Compliance) & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
Supports: Manchester City
Role: To operationally support Manchester FA members with safeguarding compliance including DBS verifications & safeguarding education.
Ellen Williams
Football Services Officer (Competitions & Membership)
Supports: Aston Villa
Role: To oversea and manage the Manchester FA Competitions offer for our grassroots clubs and leagues
Ellen.Williams2@ManchesterFA.com
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Harry O'Neill
Football Services Officer (Facilities & Membership)
Supports: Liverpool
Role: To operationally support our facilities & investment manager with facility development for our clubs and leagues. To lead on the Manchester FA Bits & Boots scheme.
Harry.O'neill@ManchesterFA.com
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