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It's common in modern football for analysts and coaches to look far beyond the headline figures and statistics when assessing their team's level of performance. Despite pushback from some quarters of the football community, there's a growing understanding that looking at more than just final scores and total goals tallies can give us different insights about how a team is operating and how performances can be enhanced. A number of terms...
Michael Carrick’s positive early days at Manchester United came with an important caveat: it’s difficult to judge whether a quick boost in form sparked by an interim coach will ultimately lead to sustained long term improvement. Wins against Manchester City and Arsenal understandably brought praise from various quarters; however, as supporters, pundits and reporters were quick to point out, former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also performed...
Chelsea’s recent decision to hire Liam Rosenior as their new head coach raised a few eyebrows. Partly this was due to the young coach’s lack of experience, with Rosenior only having managed 153 senior games before joining the west London club, none of those in the English top flight. Another factor that caused some controversy was Rosenior being snapped up from Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg, a club also controlled by Todd Boehly’s Chelsea...
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07 Feb, 2026
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Bristol City FC Bristol, UK
Location:  The Robins High Performance Centre / SGS College / Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol Department:  BCWFC Reports to:  Head of Performance Services Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time (Evening and weekend work required, with some travel) Role Overview At Bristol City Women Football Club we believe that our player support services must extend well beyond the pitch in order to support players to achieve their potential both on and off the pitch and recognise that each player is unique and each player will be at a different stage in their journey and require individualised support. As the women’s professional game evolves at a rapid pace, we are introducing this new position to ensure player well-being is prioritised and address the unique needs and challenges faced by elite female footballers. Through the Performance Wellbeing Manager, we aim to support players throughout their professional lifecycle with the increasing pressures...
07 Feb, 2026
Full time
Exeter City AFC Ltd Exeter, UK
Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities. ​ Academy Sport Scientist Internship (Student Placement) Location:  Exeter City Football Club Hours:  Full-time, 40 hours per week Duration:  Season 2026/27 (1 st  July 2026 – 30th April 2027) Stipend:  £8,000 (spread evenly over 10 months) ​ About the Opportunity Exeter City Football Club is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic university student to join our Academy as a Sport Scientist Intern. This placement offers a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting with elite young football players, contributing to their athletic development and well-being. Under the guidance of the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine and the Lead Academy Sport Scientist, you will work in a professional,...
07 Feb, 2026
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Exeter City AFC Ltd Exeter, UK
Academy Sport Scientist Internship (Student Placement) Location: Exeter City Football Club Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Duration: Season 2026/27 (1st July 2026 – 30th April 2027) Stipend: £8,000 (spread evenly over 10 months) About the Opportunity Exeter City Football Club is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic university student to join our Academy as a Sport Scientist Intern. This placement offers a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting with elite young football players, contributing to their athletic development and well-being. Under the guidance of the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine and the Lead Academy Sport Scientist, you will work in a professional, multidisciplinary environment that aims to prepare young players for first-team football and beyond. Role Responsibilities Athletic Development: Support the delivery of athletic development sessions for Foundation Phase (FDP)...
07 Feb, 2026
Full time
Rotherham United Football Club Rotherham, UK
Job title Lead Foundation Phase Coach   Reports to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching   Key contacts Internal – Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Multi-Disciplinary Team, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches, players, parents. External – Other Football League and Premier League clubs and staff, local FA, grass roots clubs, schools, partner organisations, FAYCD.   Location Based primarily at our training location at the Graham Solley Sports Development Centre and AESSEAL New York Stadium. Other travel will be required to meet the demands of the role.   Salary £26,973.68   Purpose of the role Working closely with the Academy Manager, the Head of Coaching, and all other key contacts, the post-holder will manage the logistical and operational delivery of the Youth Development Phase in line with the club’s Academy Philosophy and the Academy Performance Plan, and take lead...