Work In Football Presents: How To Work In Football

Work In Football Presents…

How to Work In Football.

On the 2nd of December we will host our 2nd networking event at St Andrews Stadium in Birmingham.

Join us for a night of networking with fellow students & industry professionals who will be giving their insight into how to break into this fantastic industry.

Our first three speakers announced are:

Garry Cook:

Garry Cook is a seasoned British sports executive and the CEO of Birmingham City F.C., his childhood club. His career spans leadership roles at Nike, Manchester City F.C. (2008–2011), and UFC (2012–2016). In 2023, he became executive president and CEO of the Saudi Professional League before leaving the role to become CEO of Birmingham City.

Joseph Ure:

Joseph Ure is the First Team Performance Analyst for Aston Villa. He began his career as an intern at Newcastle United, then moved to Tottenham Hotspur, where he advanced from intern to First Team Assistant Performance Analyst. Since joining Aston Villa in 2019, Joseph has been instrumental in supporting the team’s performance analytics at the highest level.

Mike Scott:

Mike Scott is currently Head of Coaching at Birmingham City F.C., bringing extensive experience from roles across English football. His coaching career includes positions at Walsall, West Bromwich Albion, Derby County, Aston Villa, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Mike has been Head of Coaching at Birmingham, Wolves, and Derby, where he has been influential in developing coaching strategies and nurturing talent across all levels.

Timings:

6PM-9PM

Last entry-7:30PM

This event is for:

1. Those who want to work in football
2. Those already work in football
3. Those who want to network with others in the industry

The football industry is a very small world.

Having a network is vital, come to our event on the 2nd & expand your network, you never know where it could lead to.

Any questions about the event reach out to us in the DM’s or email [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Cattell Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom