Meet the Team
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Safeguarding Lead
Jason Kilby
Supports: Tottenham Hotspur
Role:
jason.kilby@amateur-fa.com
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Dyahanne Sappleton
Supports: Barcelona
Role: To support and manage the safeguarding work for the Amateur FA.
dyahanne.sappleton@amateur-fa.com
Football Services Manager
& Deputy CEO
Deputy Senior Safeguarding Lead
Mel Armstrong
Supports: Liverpool
Role: Manages the Discipline, Membership, County Cups, and Customer Services functions of the Amateur FA.
Deputises for the CEO.
melanie.armstrong@amateur-fa.com
Football Services Assistant
Rob King
Supports: Leyton Orient
Role: Assists with Discipline, Membership and County Cups.
robert.king@amateur-fa.com
Football Development Manager
Deputy Senior Safeguarding Lead
James Tierney
Supports: Aston Villa
Role: Manages the Development team as we look to increase participation across football and
improve the experience of our members.
james.tierney@amateur-fa.com
Football Development Officer
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
Samantha Brown
Supports: Manchester United
Role: To provide support on facility and investment, and develop member clubs.
samantha.brown@amateur-fa.com
Referee Development Officer
Daryl Ann
Supports: Millwall
Role: Responsible for the recruitment, training, development and retainment of match officials.
daryl.ann@amateur-fa.com