Staff & Board
Meet The Team
Contacting us after 30th November 2020
As we prepare for the return to football in December all staff have returned to full time working and have returned from furlough. Although all staff are all now back to work, the office does remain closed, as such all staff remain working from home.
Should you wish to get in touch with any member of staff we would encourage you to use the emails listed below during this time.
chief executive
Leigh O'Connor
Chief Executive & Senior Safeguarding Lead
Leigh started with Middlesex FA in the year 2000 as a Membership Services Assistant and in April 2017 was appointed to the role of Chief Executive. In his role, Leigh is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association and delivering the priorities and targets of the County FA Business Plan and The FA’s National Game Strategy
Phone: 020 8515 1925
Email: safeguarding@middlesexfa.com
Football services team
Kayleigh saunders
Head of Football Services & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Kayleigh has been with the Association since June 2012 working as a Football Development Officer before being promoted into her current role as Head of Football Services in September 2017. Her main responsibilities include managing the Operational and Governance section of the County FA. Outside of work, Kayleigh plays football for a local team in Bedfordshire, alongside regular casual 5-a-side football and badminton.
Phone: 020 8515 6904 or 07506 282963
Email: discipline@middlesexfa.com & safeguarding@middlesexfa.com
Sharon Porter
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Sharon joined Middlesex FA in April 2018 as the Designated Safeguarding Officer. Her main responsibility is to manage the County FA’s safeguarding work, in line with legislation, FA Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Regulations. She is also responsible for significantly contributing to the implementation of the Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FA’s and working in partnership with the FA, statutory agencies and the other relevant organisations to manage concerns effectively and efficiently.
Phone: 020 8515 6909 or 07739 980164
Email: safeguarding@middlesexfa.com
Matthew Murgett
Investigations and Compliance Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
Matthew joined Middlesex FA in September 2019. His main responsibilities include handling all matters relating to Safeguarding, Adults at Risk, Disciplinary Cases and Poor Practice. Outside of work, Matthew has a season ticket at Nottingham Forest.
Phone: 020 8515 6903
Email: discipline@middlesexfa.com or safeguarding@middlesexfa.com
Samantha Read
Football Services Officer (Clubs and Leagues)
Sam joined Middlesex FA in August 2017. In this role, her main duties include acting as League Secretary for the Capital Girls League and Under 23 League, supporting Leagues and Clubs through Player Registration and the FA's Online Systems.
Outside of work, Sam plays both football and American Football for local sides.
Phone: 020 8515 6905
Operations team
George Wells
Head of Commercial & Operations
George has returned to Middlesex FA as Head of Commercial & Operations following his departure in 2010. Since then, George worked at The Football Association in the National Game and Marketing departments followed by holding the role of Operations Manager/Acting CEO at Hertfordshire FA from 2014-19.
As Head of Commercial and Operations, George is responsible for developing and managing the commercial, sponsorship, marketing and communications strategies as well as overseeing the facility business plan.
Phone: 020 8515 6901 or 07722 142290
Email: marketing@middlesexfa.com
Andrew Perren
Centre Manager - Rectory Park
Andy has been with Middlesex FA since August 2008 and worked as the Association's Recreational Football Development Officer until February 2018 when he assumed the role of Centre Manager for the Association's new HQ, Rectory Park. In this role, Andy is responsible for maximising the impact of the new facility and associated community space for the benefit of the local community as well as managing all aspects of the company HQ and ensuring cost-effective operation of the venue.
Phone: 020 8515 1911
Email: rectorypark@middlesexfa.com
Jacob Ballheimer
Communications & Marketing Officer
Jacob started work with Middlesex FA in November 2015 holding a number of roles within the organisation, currently occupying the role of Communications & Marketing Officer. Jacob works closely with George to ensure all of the businesses communication and marketing needs are met. Outside of the office, Jacob plays for Harefield United's First Team and is a Level 7 Referee.
Phone: 020 8515 1921 or 07591 386 536
Email: marketing@middlesexfa.com
Sean Rudd
Operations Administrator
Sean joined Middlesex FA in March 2020 as Football Services Officer. His main responsibilities are administering the county cup competitions and dealing with the referee queries. Outside of work Sean is a Level 5 Referee & does Professional Wrestling in his spare time.
Phone: 020 8515 6908
Email: info@middlesexfa.com
Participation and Development team
Katie Phillipson
Head of Participation & Development
Katie joined the Association in April 2018 as Workforce Development Officer. Her main responsibilities center around the managing and supporting her team, whilst leading on facility improvement. Outside of the office, Katie is an FA Coach Mentor and a UEFA B coach.
Phone: 020 8515 1927 or 07739 984024
Email: development@middlesexfa.com
Daniel May
Workforce Development Officer (Referees & Volunteers)
Daniel joined Middlesex FA in April 2018 as Football Services Administrator. In February 2020 he took up the role of Workforce Development Officer (Referees & Volunteers). His main responsibilities are the delivery of the support and development of Middlesex FA's Referee and Volunteer Workforce. Outside of work, Daniel is an MK Dons season ticket holder.
Phone: 020 8515 6910 or 07739 978 637
Paul Sharpe
Coach Development Officer
Paul joined Middlesex FA in July 2005 and as Coach Development Officer he is now responsible for the support and development of the coaches operating within the Association's member clubs. Outside the office, Paul is a coach with a local ladies team.
Phone: 020 8515 1923 or 07739 983186
Email: development@middlesexfa.com
Chris Abel
Participation Development Officer
Chris started working for Middlesex FA in July 2019 and now occupies the role of Football Development Officer. In this role, Chris’s main responsibility is to develop, manage and monitor local development and delivery with all partners. Outside of work, Chris is an FA Affiliate Tutor and a coach in women’s football. Chris is also an Arsenal season ticket holder.
Phone: 020 8515 1926 or 07957 905 791
Email: development@middlesexfa.com
Lauren Mawdsley
Inclusion Development Officer
Lauren recently joined Middlesex in June 2020. Her role involves developing, managing and monitoring all disability delivery and provision across the county. Outside of work, Lauren attends a local gymnastics club.
Phone: 020 8515 1920
Email: development@middlesxfa.com
Sian Osmond
Womens Recreational Football Officer
Phone: 020 8515 1912
Email: development@middlesexfa.com
finance team
rectory park team
Peter Kakouris
Duty Manager - Hospitality & Events
Peter started working here at Rectory Park in August 2018 undertaking the role of Duty Manager, as well as taking the lead in Kitchen Management; Peter has vast amounts of experience in catering and is using these skills to run our Cafe/Bar area. He has also taken a lead on functions held in the centre.
Email: peter.kakouris@middlesexfa.com
Phone: 020 8515 1919 Opt.2
Gemma day
Duty Manager - Facility Maintenance
Email: gemma.day@middlesexfa.com
Phone: 020 8515 1919 Opt.2
jacqueline Luckhurst
Duty Manager
Email: jacqueline.luckhurst@middlesexfa.com
Phone: 020 8515 1919 Opt.2
Board and Council
The Board and Council is made up of volunteers, either previously or currently involved in grassroots football, who work alongside Middlesex FA staff to deliver the mission of developing, supporting and governing football in Middlesex. Need to contact one of them? Details of how to do this can be found in our e-handbook.
John Taylor (Chairman)
Doug Douglas (Vice Chairman)
Steve Grover (Finance Director)
Barbara Bivens
Mike Heavey
Nigel Hickes
Bob Elliott
Derek Mennell
Andrew Morton
Chris Ampofo
John Davies
Leigh O'Connor (Company Secretary)
John Davies ( President)
John Taylor (Chairman)
Doug Douglas (Vice Chairman)
Leigh O'Connor (Chief Executive)
Steve Grover (Finance Director)
Derek Mennell
Jim Taylor
Harry Wooster
Peter Clayton
Colin Stupack
Paul Stevens
Graham Hiseman
Bob Jarvis
Robin Jagot
Nigel Hickes
Robin Filkins
Mike Heavey
Bob Elliott
John Smith
Tony Ward
Barbara Bivens
Colin Downey
John Jackson
Mark Sennett
Gary Cobden
Dave Ackerman
Pip Axtell
Stephen Reuter
Andy Lowe
Derek Stevens
Gary Street
Darrel Gyngell
Simon Cudner
Andy Taylor
Liam Walshe
Annette Sennett
Segun Akinwolelda
Dave Fuller
Frank James
Dr Colin King
Andrew Morton
Danny Sharma
John Noblemunn
Chris Ampofo
Alyson Angelides
Co-opted Councillors
Judi Grice
John Lewis
Co-opted /Independent Members of Committees and Sub Committees
Gill Taylor
Jim Upfold
Jim Bragg
John Fletcher
Claire Ford
Jim Cantle
Dave Holden
Louise Allwood
Caren Benn
Chris Benn
Julie Syer
Ray Herb
Robert Was
Mitchell Payne
