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Be part of something bigger. Identifying future goalkeeping talent through insight, evidence and expertise. We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here. This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Written by Ian Westbrook August 19, 2026 Colchester have named Tom Flanagan, who retired from playing in the summer, as their new Head of First Team Recruitment. The 34-year-old former Northern Ireland international defender ruptured his Achilles tendon in training in March and announced his retirement in the close season after making nearly 450 senior appearances.

Written by Ian Westbrook August 19, 2026 Chelsea have rebranded their Under-19 and Under-21 teams as Cobham Next Gen for the new season under Head Coach Harry Hudson. Cobham is where the club train and base their Academy and they say the name change “more accurately reflects the age profile of our leading Academy side and Chelsea’s long-standing heritage of developing the next generation of players for the senior game”.

Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Written by Simon Austin August 18, 2026 David Horseman has been promoted to Under-21s Head Coach by Arsenal, replacing the departed Max Porter. Horseman arrived at Arsenal in September 2025 as Elite Player Development Coach for their Professional Development Phase (PDP) and took charge of their U19s in the UEFA Youth League and of their U21s in the EFL Trophy.

Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Written by Simon Austin August 17, 2026 Burton Albion Head Coach Gary Bowyer has revealed he has no direct contact with the club’s Head of Player Recruitment and Insights Harrison Modeste – and that his influence over signings has diminished since last season. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday’s League One opener at home to Stevenage, which finished 1-1, Bowyer was asked whether he had a direct link to Modeste.

Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Written by Simon Austin August 14, 2026 Wrexham go into the new Championship season with a squad that’s been rebuilt for more than £40m over two seasons, a fifth series of their Disney+ documentary having just aired, a new Kop under construction and a global fanbase that keeps on growing. Their performance analysis department is still relatively modest though, consisting of George Parkinson, Kyle Crutchley (pictured above) and Oli Staines.

Everton Football Club is one of world sport’s most respected and revered names – a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community. During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum – nothing but the best is good enough.

Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Written by Ian Westbrook August 12, 2026 Dave Reddington has been named as Everton’s first Set Piece Coach for almost a year ahead of the new Premier League season. Reddington took on the role in the final month of the last campaign and the club have now confirmed he has been given the post permanently. Reddington replaces Charlie Adam, who was the Toffees’ first Set Piece Coach from January to June 2025.

Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Salary Competitive Location Manchester Closing date August 28th Lead the Player Health and Performance function for Manchester City Women in a permanent, full-time role based at the City Football Academy in Manchester. This is a high-impact leadership appointment for a practitioner who brings deep expertise and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in elite sport.