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Traditionally, football in Britain was a weekly event: from Monday to Friday, fans would look forward to Saturday afternoon, when at 3pm they would visit their local ground and watch their team play. The match would be followed by celebrations or commiserations, a glance at other results, and some chat about the game, but attention would soon return to everyday life. Nowadays, technological advancements, huge cash injections into the...
Learning how to communicate about football means understanding a wide variety of different words, phrases, acronyms, and abbreviations that might mean little to those uninterested in the sport. It’s almost like a brand new language; from initialisms like xG and PPDA to position-specific descriptors like inverted full-back , deep-lying playmaker or inside forward, more and more of these terms are entering the game as the importance of...
Gone are the peak years of the archetypal 'big man, little man' strike partnership, where Premier League coaches opted for simplistic attacking pairings based on a tall, physical forward focused on hold-up play, and another set on finishing chances and knock-downs. In the modern era, it's very rare to see a top-level manager utilising two centre forwards at once, not just because this approach can be predictable, but also because it can...
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18 Nov, 2025
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Aston Villa Football Club Birmingham, UK
Department:  Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Youth Engagement Team Hours of Work:  35 hours per week (including Evenings and Weekends) Contract Type:  Specific purpose (2-year contract) Salary:  Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience Location:  Villa Park (with requirements to travel to and from community sessions) Closing Date:  Sunday 30 November 2025 1.   The Department The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’. The Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing division is newly formed, complimenting the organisations 2024 – 2028 strategic plan. The Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing division brings together several departments, all of which contribute to providing a landscape of opportunities for children and young people in a...
18 Nov, 2025
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Mattlawie Ecological Volta Region, Ghana
We are currently seeking global sponsorship and partnership opportunities to support the growth and promotion of our ecologically-focused youth soccer team, which aims to unite children and young people in environmental conservation efforts. Your support, whether through donation, marketing, or volunteering, is crucial to our mission.
17 Nov, 2025
Full time
Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge Fulham Road,, London, SW6 1HS, United Kingdom
  JOB TITLE: Safeguarding Administrator DEPARTMENT: Safeguarding  LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground and Stamford Bridge CONTRACT: Permanent, 35 hours any 5 of 7   Closing date: 12th December We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.   You'll Be (Main Responsibilities):          Ensuring the efficient running and administration of the Club’s Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team.         Adopting a positive, enthusiastic and solutions-oriented approach; proactively identifying and progressing opportunities to improve processes within the Safeguarding & Wellbeing function.         Responsibility for the process by which matters are received,...
17 Nov, 2025
Full time
Chelsea FC Chelsea, London, UK
  JOB TITLE: APAC Partnerships Manager LOCATION:  Hong Kong SAR, China CONTRACT:  Full time position DIRECT REPORTS:  None   Chelsea FC is one of the world’s most iconic football clubs, renowned for its winning legacy, global fanbase, and relentless pursuit of excellence both on and off the pitch. With a culture rooted in ambition, innovation, and teamwork, Chelsea offers a dynamic environment where bold ideas are welcomed and careers are built. From our state-of-the-art facilities at Stamford Bridge and Cobham, every role at Chelsea is part of a bigger mission: to inspire, lead, and shape the future of football worldwide.   Closing date: 12th December We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.  ...