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What would football be without great creative players? Messi, Modric, Xavi, Iniesta, De Bruyne — the list of players who have inspired fans across the world with their ability to create glorious chances is extremely illustrious. For such players, football can often be seen as an art form, measured in special moments rather than pure numbers. However, it's impossible to ignore the importance of data and statistics within the modern game,...
Top teams regularly make illustrious claims about their status within the global football landscape. Clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United boast of having millions of supporters all over the world, while their stadium tours display jam-packed trophy cabinets to visiting tourists. When it comes to naming the most successful football club in the world, there are plenty of angles to come from and debates to be had. But in...
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...
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02 Mar, 2026
Full time
City Football Group Hybrid (Manchester, UK)
Closing Date of Applications – 13 March 2026 Please note, this role requires matchday working and frequent travel   Our Story Established in 2013, City Football Group (CFG) is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with twelve clubs across five continents within the CFG family.  CFG also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.   Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.    The Role The Football Communications...
02 Mar, 2026
Part time
Sheffield United Football Club Sheffield, UK
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time Hours: 24 Hours Per Week Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe & Bramall Lane Line Manager: Lead Soft Tissue Therapist Rate of Pay: Dependent on experience Post Reference: FT022026-FTSTT An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to provide elite level soft tissue therapy to the Sheffield United FC senior squad. The successful individual will work within the first team medical department and the wider performance MDT to assist in the prevention and recovery of injuries, help maintain availability levels of the non-injured players through daily treatment and recovery strategies. The working hours will be split across the week between training and recovery days at the training ground in Shirecliffe, and occasionally Bramall Lane. This will be dependent on fixture scheduling. A small amount of match day cover may be...
02 Mar, 2026
Full time
Derby County FC Moor Farm Training Centre (Derby County Academy), Morley Road, Oakwood, Derby, UK
Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy National Scout to join the Academy Recruitment at Moor Farm Training Centre.   Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.   Derby County Football Club is seeking to recruit an experienced Scout to join our Category One Academy at Moor Farm. The role will support the Academy Recruitment department to identify players between the ages of U13 and U18 within Professional...
02 Mar, 2026
Full time
£24,000 yearly
Millwall FC 3 sites, The Den, Academy and Training Ground
Salary:    £24,000 Location: The Den, John Berylson Way, London, SE16 3LN / MFC Training Ground, Calmont Road, Bromley, BR1 4BY / MFC Academy, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, London, SE9 6TE     Hours of work: 35 hours per week split over 7 days. This can include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Responsible to: Kit & Equipment Manager    About us: Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994       Role Overview: Reporting to Kit & Equipment Manager, this role will be responsible for kit and equipment needs for the Academy, ensuring players and staff are fully prepared for training and match days. Supporting in the organisation, distribution, and inventory of kit and equipment, supporting the smooth daily operations of the Academy....