Our people

Our people.
Meet the committee.

Baguley Athletic is run by a volunteer leadership team and committee covering everything from football operations to commercial partnerships — the people building the club behind the scenes.

Leadership team

Setting the
direction.

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David Platt

Club Chairman

David oversees the strategic direction of Baguley Athletic FC, spearheading the club’s ambitious long-term road map toward semi-professional status while ensuring the club maintains its deep-rooted identity.

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Paul Stewart

Head of Football & Business Operations

Paul oversees both the sporting strategy and the commercial viability of the club, ensuring a seamless connection between on-pitch performance and off-pitch sustainability. By managing everything from coaching staff recruitment and player development pathways to sponsorship acquisition and day-to-day financial administration, this role builds the foundational infrastructure needed for the amateur club to thrive within the local community.

Football operations & player pathway

Building the
squads.

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Paul Greenwood

Head of Player Recruitment

Leading the club’s talent identification and scouting network, the Head of Player Recruitment ensures a constant influx of high-calibre players capable of meeting our promotion targets. Paul oversees the strategic sourcing of players for all our Adult Squads, and the transition phase from youth football.

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Chelsea Hulme

Player Liaison & Welfare

Serving as a vital bridge between the playing squads, coaching staff, and the leadership team/committee, Chelsea ensures that our athletes have the off-pitch support required to perform on it. They are the primary point of contact for squad logistics, player integration, and personal well-being.

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Sandra Masiliso

Head of Female Football & Development

Driving the strategic growth of the women’s game at the club, Sandra oversees the technical direction, coaching recruitment, and player pathways for our entire female section.

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Kyle Hendley

Head of Junior Football & Development

Acting as the executive bridge to our youth system, Kyle ensures that our massive youth ecosystem is fully aligned with the senior club’s long-term footballing philosophy and transition pipeline.

Commercial, marketing & media operations

Growing the
club.

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Chris Jones

Head of Finance

Chris is responsible for the overall financial governance, fiscal compliance, and strategic budgetary control of Baguley Athletic FC. This role ensures the club operates on a fully sustainable, transparent, and audited financial model.

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John Ewbank

Head of Commercial Operations

Serving as the primary bridge between the club and the local high street, the Commercial & Community Partnerships Manager drives local revenue and manages grassroots business relationships. John is responsible for localised sponsorships, pitch-side advertising boards, and programme ads.

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Jacob Allen

Partnerships Strategy & Activation Manager

Focusing on high-value corporate investment and regional brand alignment, the Partnerships Strategy & Activation Manager secures and manages major club sponsorships. Jacob oversees the design of bespoke corporate packages, from front-of-shirt branding to digital media partnerships.