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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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Latest Jobs

10 Dec, 2025
Full time
Ipswich Town Football Club Ipswich Town Football Club, Portman Road, Ipswich, UK
The Head of Safeguarding will provide strategic leadership for all safeguarding activity across the organisation, ensuring full compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and industry standards. The postholder will set the vision and direction for safeguarding practice, embedding a culture of safety, vigilance, and accountability at every level of the Club. This role carries overall responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for children and vulnerable adults involved in any Club-organised activity. The Head of Safeguarding will oversee the wider safeguarding team, ensuring robust policies, effective case management, high-quality training, and consistent safeguarding operations throughout the organisation. If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit ITFC website for further information and to apply online. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications...
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
£32,402 yearly
Aston Villa Football Club Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath Rd, Tamworth, UK
1.      The Department Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate. To support our continued growth and success of our programme, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Physical Performance Coach to join the team.   2.      The Role Working as a Physical Performance Coach Lead, you will oversee the Physical Performance department and manage the Youth Development Phase physical performance staff to ensure that all delivery is in line with the Club’s syllabus and philosophy. You...
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
£26,000 - £30,000 yearly
Cambridge United FC Cambridge United Football Club, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, UK
          Job Description Job Title Emerging Talent Coach (U14 - U21) Department Academy Reports to Academy Manager/Head of Academy Coaching & Player Development Location Clubs Training Ground(s) and Stadium Salary £26,000 to £30,000 per annum Hours 40 hours a week, including evenings Role Summary   The Emerging Talent Coach will work with players throughout the Professional Development Phase & Youth Development Phase.  Planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions, evaluating player progress, and ensuring a positive and engaging learning environment. This will include working with the PDP players each day, supporting the PDP players with the transition to the first team, and the emerging talent group within the YDP, in the form of team, unit...
10 Dec, 2025
Casual
Nottingham Forest FC Nottingham, UK
Engagement:  Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis Location:  The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ Department:  Safety & Security Reporting to:  Steward Resourcing Lead About the Role: Supervisors should ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, they have prepared a safe environment to facilitate the safety of all attendees at events held at the Stadium. To ensure that those stewards under your supervision feel able to perform their roles, it is essential that you remain visible and accessible, routinely offering support, encouragement, and advice. Ensuring the delivery of excellent customer care is essential to your role. You will be expected to be involved in managing incidents within your area of responsibility, including dealing with breaches of ground regulations, searching of spectators and performing ejections. You will also be required to assist with queue management within the stadium and in the areas...