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Inside FC Nordsjaelland and the Right To Dream Project

18 Jul, 2023

The Danish men's national team made headlines during EURO 2020. Following Christian Eriksen's shocking on-field cardiac arrest against Finland, the team's togetherness and all-round quality gained them admirers across the continent, as they marched all the way to the semi-finals and were only denied a place in the final by a dramatic Harry Kane winner in extra-time. A number of players featured in that squad have established themselves as...

What Is a Learning Lab? Inside Southampton's New Research And Development Project

25 Jun, 2023

A few weeks ago, Southampton FC launched a forward-thinking programme that caused a few raised eyebrows across sections of the football industry. Announced in early April and reported on in-depth by Training Ground Guru , the Saints Learning Lab is a pioneering new research partnership between the club and various connected academic institutions and thought leaders. Described by the club as a "unique" proposal that will help foster a...

What is the Bosman Ruling?

18 Mar, 2023

Football does not exist in a vacuum. Society, politics, art, and culture have always overlapped with the sport, whether through ground-breaking documentaries and TV or the movement of big commercial brands like Red Bull into the world of international soccer. With hundreds of millions of people across the globe addicted to the beautiful game, this is hardly a surprise. One of the most high-profile examples of how the daily operations...

10 Soccer Books To Broaden Your Knowledge Of The Game

18 Oct, 2022

If you're a football fanatic who wants to expand your knowledge on the beautiful game, one of the best things you can do is head to a local library or bookstore and get swatting up. There are tons of amazing books out there dedicated to all sorts of soccer subjects, from in-depth tactical deep dives to complex social histories and beefy, detailed non-fiction accounts. Reading is clearly a subjective matter; not every title will appeal to...

What Is After-Care In Football?

20 Mar, 2022

After-care is a hot topic within the world of football right now. This is hardly surprising, given the increasing volume and consistency of conversations surrounding men's mental health, both in professional sport and wider society. Growing concerns about the formative role that professional academies play in the personal development of their players have caused some organisations to start conducting research. One recent study found that...

Jessie Engelhart: International Sports Lawyer

05 Mar, 2022

Sports lawyer Jessie Engelhart has worked with some of the biggest organisations in football. In recent seasons, she's helped guide Strategy and Innovation at FC Barcelona and UEFA. Now, she's focusing on independent projects, having co-founded Sensato Sports Law (a boutique law firm specialising in sports-related disputes and advice), and developed a range of resources for budding football professionals - you can check out her website...

Chris Paouros: Co-Founder/Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites

28 Jun, 2021

As an avid Spurs fan and Co-Founder/Co-Chair of Tottenham Hotspur’s official LGBTQ+ supporters’ group (Proud Lilywhites), Chris Paouros is passionate about ensuring football is a safe and welcoming environment for all. In holding further positions in the football industry, such as a Trustee for Kick it Out, Board Member at the Football Supporters Association and Inclusion Advisory Board Member for the FA, Chris’ knowledge...

Will Leversuch: Player Status Officer, The FA

16 May, 2021

Will Leversuch began his career in the football industry as a HR intern at West Ham United Football Club. After successfully completing two internships and working in a full-time capacity as a HR Coordinator, Will left the club to pursue a football administration role with the FA. Having gained experience in managing complex administration tasks in transfer windows, to assisting in developing the women’s professional game,...

Ornella Desirée Bellia: Head of Professional Football, FIFA

18 Apr, 2021

Ornella Desirée Bellia is the Head of Professional Football at FIFA . With an impressive academic background, significant experience in Sports Law and knowledge of several languages, Ornella’s hard work, passion and skillset has guided her through an already impressive career path. In this Jobs in Football interview, Ornella shares details of some of her experiences of working in the football industry, from...

Mark Bradley - Fan Experience Company

24 Jan, 2021

To date, the Career Insight Project at Jobs in Football has focused on roles within clubs and organisations such as the Premier League and English Football League. But there is an abundance of opportunities available, including those opportunities that you create for yourself… Here, Mark Bradley – Director at The Fan Experience Company – shares details of his career within the football industry. After gaining a...

Dave Messenger - Supporter Liaison Officer and Disability Access Officer at Watford FC

30 Dec, 2020

Dave Messenger fulfils the role of Supporter Liaison Officer and Disability Access Officer at Watford FC. While his SLO achievements have been recognised by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) – Dave was awarded SLO of the Year in 2019 – he has kindly put his SLO ‘hat’ to one side and instead focuses on his experiences and career within Disability Access. Having worked at Watford FC since 2015 and...

Aneel Javed - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Football

29 Dec, 2020

Aneel Javed is the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager at the English Football League (EFL). Having started his career as a coach in grassroots football and with experience as a board member for Kick it Out, Aneel details his experiences within the area of EDI. He also shares his advice to those looking to pursue a career within the football industry. Aneel gives a great insight in to an important area that impacts us all....

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