Derek Bragg (Managing Director) | Tim Henderson (Head of Club Liaison) | Graham Allner (Support Centre Manager) | Paddy Connolly (Database Manager) | Kevin Russell (UK Scouting Co-Ordinator) | Paul Bilecki (Head of Youth Identification) | Andy Burman (Head of Recruitment) | John Connolly (Club Liaison, Scotland) | Samantha Rich (Administration Support)

Born in Sligo on the beautiful West Coast of Ireland in 1952 Paul moved to Chelmsford Essex when four years old. There he began a life long love for the game of football. Living only 400 yards from the Chelmsford City FC ground, if not kicking a football around, he could be found watching his local team play Wimbledon, Weymouth or Merthyr.

For the past 40 years he has actively been involved in football as a player, manager, coach and scout. A qualified UEFA B coach he has worked with local clubs, schools and colleges, as well as at the La Manga Football Academy in Spain.

Now living in Braintree Essex, he is married to Anne, a nurse. They have a 22-year old daughter, Laura, in her final year at Bournemouth University.

When not at work, his hobbies include playing tennis and squash or retreating back to the tranquillity of Western Ireland or their holiday home in Southern Spain.

Paul looks after the Umbro Youth Identification Programme, utilising his excellent contacts throughout the UK at both senior and junior levels.

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