There is an enormous amount of work involved in putting this together and my thanks go to the editorial board and the education team who work so hard to ensure we maintain the high standard and quality of articles our members have come to expect.

When I think how we started with a mere leaflet many years ago and see what we have in production today it never ceases to amaze me how far we have come. The magazine is testimony to the endeavours of members who have contributed, supported, and directed the pathway towards a publication that is not only outstanding within the football arena but is now considered a must read amongst practitioners in the professional game both at home and internationally.

Another area that is developing is Club membership. While this is not something we have precipitated there has certainly been an increase in interest of late since the concept is ultimately beneficial for both staff AND their clubs. Indeed, the FMPA/ Member/Club/Staff assemblage is one that interconnects without fanfare on a daily basis but always with the underlying aim of ameliorating all parties.

In short, many of the benefits we provide as an organisation support the Clubs in their endeavours to provide best practice outcomes for their staff.

This ‘collaboration’ is now being recognised as a win-win for everyone given the ratio of high value (benefits)to low cost (membership).

I am more than happy to discuss the process of Club membership with department leads and can be contacted directly at [email protected]

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