News & events

Monday 7th March 2011

Manchester FA – Relocation of County FA HQ to MCA

We anticipate the re-location move to take place within the next four to six weeks. (April 2011).  However, we will keep all informed via our website http://www.manchesterfa.com

Chief Executive of Manchester FA; Colin Bridgford commented:  “The decision by the Board of Directors to re-locate from Salford Sports Village is a business decision based on the sustainability and continued growth in our workforce.  The move to Manchester Communication Academy will offer an exciting partnership opportunity and geographically, will locate us in the heart of Greater Manchester. It will provide the most outstanding facilities to assist and help us run the game effectively and professionally”.

Principal of Manchester Communication Academy; Lynne Heath commented: “We welcome this partnership with Manchester FA and look forward to the benefits this will bring, not only to our students but to this whole community”.

Sue Webster; Programme Director for BT – Lead partner of the Academy added: “A partnership between Manchester Communication Academy and Manchester FA is a good fit; both are intent on inspiring young people and making a difference in the local community.  We are looking forward to working together”.

Executive member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Mike Amesbury also added:
“Manchester City Council is delighted that Manchester FA headquarters are to be based at the Manchester Communication Academy. Manchester has football in its blood and this new partnership will drive forward the development of the game across the city and region. The new partnership builds on the existing partnership between Manchester City Council and the Manchester FA and will support the achievement of Manchester’s ambition of becoming the world’s leading city for football development”.

Colin added:  Manchester FA and Salford Community Leisure will continue to work together to deliver the Football Development Plan at Salford Sports Village including the delivery of Coach Education. The development of the game in Greater Manchester now occurs over many sites and Salford Sports Village will remain a one of those key hubs that will enable us to develop and expand our football programmes.

Yours Sincerely
Colin Bridgford
Chief Executive Officer
Manchester FA