Graduate Profile – Chris Hughton

Chris Hughton

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Graduate Profile – Oshor Williams

Oshor Williams

is a former Professional Footballer who after retiring through injury in 1989 became the Community Development Officer for Preston North End. After a brief spell in management, he returned to full time study gaining a BA Honours in Politics and History and went on to teach in the Further Education Sector before joining the PFA in 1996. As PFA Assistant Director of Education, his role is to ensure that both current and former members have access to as many education and training opportunities as possible in preparation for life after football. He also coordinates the PFA ‘Making the Transition’ programme which enables players to plan for the future and explore their second career options. He also sits on the Executive Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions and is a driving force behind the PFA “Achievement through Sport “project which, with the support of the Union Leaning Fund aims to promote the learning agenda throughout the Association.

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Graduate Profile – Ian Taylor

Ian Taylor

best known for his time at Aston Villa, Ian Taylor was a midfielder who had a fifteen-year career in the Football League and Premier League, making over 450 league appearances.

Ian is now co-owner of Stadia Sports and Lifestyle, an organisation who aim to join the dots between sports, music, media and business. He is also the owner of iTAudio7, who create innovative, state of the audio products who also have a range of products specifically for sports people.

He is now an occasional football pundit for AVTV and can regularly be seen at Aston Villa games. In February 2011, Taylor re-joined Villa after being appointed club ambassador.

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Graduate Profile – Marvin Robinson

Marvin Robinson

following a career in football which began at school and continued into his twenties, Marvin Robinson is now a businessman in his own right. As CEO of The HAUSOFGENIUS, a global brand collective that blurs the lines between fashion, art, commerce and technology, he is creating an innovative selection of international and UK based talent in these areas.

His company was voted in the top 100 high potential start up companies in the UK by INTUIT and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in 2012. Marvin is also the Head Designer and Founder at I AM GENERIC, a contemporary sportswear brand, currently sold internationally through boutiques in 6 different countries, spanning 3 continents.

Marvin was involved in mentoring students at Heath Park Excellence Academy as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, and assisted them with creative business projects and provided guidance and advice based on his own personal journey.

If you would like to meet Marvin or have an informal chat about his suitability please call us on 0845 505 1875.

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Graduate Profile – Jason Roberts MBE

Jason Roberts

is a Professional Footballer and Football Pundit. In 2007, Jason established and became Chairman of the Jason Roberts Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of youngsters through sport. In 2011, Jason co-hosted the biggest phone in on radio with BBC 606, making him the first Premier League player to have hosted a show while still being a current player and has become a regular contributor on many media outlets including Match of the Day. He has also hosted Sports World Have Your Say on BBC World Service.

In 2009, Jason was awarded an MBE for services to sport. Jason has been a member of the Management Committee of the Players Footballers Association since 2010.

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Graduate Profile – Dave Regis

Dave Regis

following a successful professional football career, Dave Regis went on to become one of the first ex-players to be appointed Head of Education at a football Academy. Gaining a Degree in Education, Dave was responsible for implementing an informal education programme at Charlton teaching young players important life skills.

As trained Auditor, since 2011, Dave has been working with the Football League Academies supporting and advising on the implementation of the EPPP standards.

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Graduate Profile – Ifem Onuora

Ifem Onuora

career highs have been based on high achievement and a desire for continual self-improvement. Equally comfortable working in an office/corporate environment or an active, outside environment, he’s at ease in the company of a wide range of people from different walks of life.

Above all, he still retains a restless search to be socially useful, and make a significant contribution to this body of work we call, LIFE!

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Graduate Profile – Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey

currently coaching the first team at Tottenham Hotspur FC, Chris has extensive experience as a player and football professional in his own right. Having previously coached the England under 21S team and with a history of coaching in the USA and Malta, Chris has demonstrated that it is possible to achieve in the academic world and the world of sport given his academic achievements to date, including gaining two undergraduate degrees.

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Graduate Profile – Taff Rahman

Taff Rahman

is former young professional footballer that played at Arsenal FC. He is now a coach and holds the prestigious UEFA ‘A’ Licence award, along with a BSc (Hons). He is one of the very few people from an Asian background involved in the professional game. A leading figurehead in the community, he has worked as senior youth worker, now serves as committee member for his local league, and has delivered projects with The PFA, The FA and other governing bodies.

If you would like to meet Taff or have an informal chat about his suitability please call us on 0845 505 1875.

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Graduate Profile – Leon Mann

Leon Mann

with over a decade of experience working in sport and media, Leon has worked with, and alongside, some of the world’s leading companies, most notably – the BBC.

He is an interviewer, sports consultant and filmmaker, who has operated at the highest level of his profession securing a reputation as an industry leader and innovative thinker.

Having begun his career as international spokesperson for football’s anti-racism campaigns ‘Kick It Out’ and ‘Football Against Racism in Europe’, Leon’s move away from campaigning has not seen his desire for a more inclusive and diverse sports industry diminish.

In 2010, Leon founded the Black Collective of Media in Sport (BCOMS), having already co-founded The Football Black List in 2008.

If you would like to meet Leon or have an informal chat about his suitability please call us on 0845 505 1875.

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Graduate Profile – Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

has a number of coaching qualifications including a UEFA Pro Licence. He has held a variety of coaching positions and played for a number of teams during his career including Notts County where he was voted Young Player of the Year in 1991 and was also voted Player of the Year on two occasions whilst appearing for Birmingham City FC.

More recently, Michael has appeared as a presenter on the Sky Sports Gillette Football Show and appeared as a studio guest on BBC Midlands Late Kick Off show. Michael is a current member of the Football Inclusion Advisory Board, who report to the FA on all issues surrounding inclusion in the game.

If you would like to meet Michael or have an informal chat about his suitability please call us on 0845 505 1875.

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Graduate Profile – Les Ferdinand MBE

Les Ferdinand

currently a football commentator and analyst, Les played professional football for a range of clubs over a twenty year period. He has gained a number of qualifications including a certificate in Applied Management with the League Managers Association. Les has experience as a coach, including coaching the first team at Tottenham Hotspur FC where he is now an assistant manager. Les has been involved in a number charitable projects and is currently an ambassador for Cancer Research UK.

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Graduate Profile – Jamie Bunch

Jamie Bunch

a committed, energetic and innovative professional with solid experience within a professional football environment, Jamie has strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with all types of people at all levels.

Jamie is skilled in negotiating and developing partnerships with public, private and voluntary organisations and demonstrates a willingness to work well in a team to produce exceptional results.

He has extensive knowledge of grassroots and professional football development along with experiences in growing a successful business operation in wider sport development.

If you would like to meet Jamie or have an informal chat about his suitability please call us on 0845 505 1875.

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Graduate Profile – David Barnett

David Barnett

has had 15 years experience as a professional Football player, the majority spent with Midland’s and Southern clubs, gaining three promotions and Winning the Auto Windscreen final at Wembley in front of a capacity 90,000 crowd whilst playing for Birmingham City Football Club. He also has over 12 years Coaching experience both in England and in the USA and 5 years in Coach Education.

David’s Education has been varied covering many aspects such as: Certificate in Applied Management at Warwick Business School, Warwick University and he has also acquired the highest football coaching qualification in England and USA respectively with the acquisition of the UEFA ‘A’ Licence.

If you would like to meet David or have an informal chat about his suitability please call us on 0845 505 1875.

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